Extravasate
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Extravasate
Extravasate (pronounced ex·trav·a·sate, /ɪkˈstravəˌseɪt/) is a term used in medicine to describe the process where liquid, such as blood or lymph, leaks out from a vessel into the surrounding tissues.
Etymology
The term 'extravasate' is derived from the Latin words 'extra', meaning 'outside', and 'vas', meaning 'vessel'. It was first used in the medical context in the mid-19th century.
Related Terms
- Inflammation: A protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators to remove harmful stimuli.
- Edema: A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
- Hemorrhage: An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.
- Permeability: The state or quality of a material or membrane that causes it to allow liquids or gases to pass through it.
See Also
References
- Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary (32nd edition)
- Mosby's Medical Dictionary (9th edition)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Extravasate
- Wikipedia's article - Extravasate
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