[with object] (usually as adjective extravasated) chiefly Medicine
let or force out (a fluid, especially blood) from the vessel that contains it into the surrounding area: this established the presence of extravasated blood [no object]: some cells may extravasate and form secondary tumours
Derivatives
extravasation
Pronunciation: /-ˈseɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
Origin:
mid 17th century: from extra- 'outside' + Latin vas 'vessel' + -ate3
