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ex⋅trav⋅a⋅sa⋅tion

  [ik-strav-uh-sey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act of extravasating.
2. the matter extravasated.
Origin:
1670–80; extravasate + -ion
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ex·trav·a·sate   (ĭk-strāv'ə-sāt')   
v.   ex·trav·a·sat·ed, ex·trav·a·sat·ing, ex·trav·a·sates

v.   tr.

  1. Pathology To force the flow of (blood or lymph) from a vessel out into surrounding tissue.

  2. Geology To cause (molten lava) to pour forth from a volcanic vent.

v.   intr.

  1. Pathology To exude from a vessel into surrounding tissue.

  2. Geology To erupt.


[extra- + vas(o)- + -ate1.]
ex·trav'a·sa'tion n.
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Main Entry: ex·trav·a·sa·tion
Pronunciation: ik-"strav-&-'zA-sh&n, -'sA-
Function: noun
1 : the action ofextravasating
2 a : an extravasated fluid (as blood) <extravasations from the nose and mouth> b : a deposit formed by extravasation
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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