ex·trav·a·sate ( k-str v  -s t )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. ex·trav a·sation n. |
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| Noun | 1. | extravasation - an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation liquid - fluid matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume |
| 2. | extravasation - (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) volcano, vent - a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt activeness, activity, action - the state of being active; "his sphere of activity"; "he is out of action" | |
| 3. | extravasation - the process of exuding or passing out of a vessel into surrounding tissues; said of blood or lymph or urine biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms blood extravasation - the leakage of blood from a vessel into tissues surrounding it; can occur in injuries or burns or allergic reactions urocele - extravasation of urine into the scrotal sac |
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