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exudation
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ex·u·da·tion  (ksy-dshn)
n.
1. The act or an instance of oozing forth.
2. An exudate.

exu·dative adj.

exudation [ˌɛksjʊˈdeɪʃən]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the act of exuding or oozing out
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Also called exudate [ˈɛksjʊˌdeɪt] a fluid with a high content of protein in a body cavity Compare transudate
exudative  [ɪgˈzjuːdətɪv] adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.exudation - a substance that oozes out from plant pores
emission, discharge - a substance that is emitted or released
gum - any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying
latex - a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
2.exudation - the process of exuding; the slow escape of liquids from blood vessels through pores or breaks in the cell membranes
oozing, seepage, ooze - the process of seeping


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