transudation
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- transudative adjective
- transudatory adjective
Etymology
Origin of transudation
First recorded in 1605–15, transudation is from the New Latin word trānsūdātiōn- (stem of trānsūdātiō ). See transude, -ate 1, -ion
Example Sentences
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In grave cases also extravasation of blood in minute points or transudation of its coloring matter is apt to occur in portions of the surface, when of course decolorization is not fully produced by pressure.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The vital reaction induced by such irritation results in dilatation of the vessels of the part, emigration of leucocytes, transudation of lymph, and certain proliferative changes in the fixed tissue cells.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
In addition to the element of venous stagnation in producing increased transudation, the condition of the filter is of importance.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
This loss is one of simple transudation, increasing as the powers of life decrease.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 455, September 20, 1884 by Various
By means of this transudation or diosmosis the exchange of fluids takes place without difficulty.
From The Evolution of Man — Volume 2 by Haeckel, Ernst Heinrich Philipp August
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