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extravasate

Definition of extravasate

verb

[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

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Definition of extravasate in the US English dictionary