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intravasation

[ in-trav-uh-sey-shuhn ]
/ ɪnˌtræv əˈseɪ ʃən /

noun Pathology.

the entrance of foreign matter into a blood vessel of the body.

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Origin of intravasation

First recorded in 1665–75; intra- + (extra)vasation

Words nearby intravasation

intrauterine contraceptive, intrauterine device, intrauterine fracture, intrauterine growth restriction, intrauterine growth retardation, intravasation, intravascular, intravenous, intravenous anesthesia, intravenous anesthetic, intravenous bolus
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British Dictionary definitions for intravasation

intravasation
/ (ɪnˌtrævəˈseɪʃən) /

noun

the passage of extraneous material, such as pus, into a blood or lymph vesselCompare extravasation
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Medical definitions for intravasation

intravasation
[ ĭn-trăv′ə-sā′shən ]

n.

Entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel.
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