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exudate

Pronunciation: /ˈɛgzjʊdeɪt/
Definition of exudate

noun

  • 1 Medicine a mass of cells and fluid that has seeped out of blood vessels or an organ, especially in inflammation.
  • 2 Botany & Entomology a substance secreted by a plant or insect.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin exsudat- 'exuded', from the verb exsudare

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Definition of exudate in the US English dictionary
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