Extravasation

ex·trav·a·sate  (k-strv-st)

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.

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[extra- + vas(o)- + -ate.]

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ex·trava·sation n.

Thesaurus

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) eructation, eruption 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