Associations to the word «Extravasation»

Wiktionary

EXTRAVASATION, noun. The exudation of blood, lymph or urine from a vessel into the tissues.
EXTRAVASATION, noun. The eruption of molten lava from a volcanic vent.

Dictionary definition

EXTRAVASATION, noun. An extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation.
EXTRAVASATION, noun. (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed).
EXTRAVASATION, noun. The process of exuding or passing out of a vessel into surrounding tissues; said of blood or lymph or urine.

Wise words

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