diffuse /dif·fuse/
diffuse
1. (dĭ-fūs´) not definitely limited or localized.
2. (dĭ-fūz´) to pass through or to spread widely through a tissue or substance.
dif·fuse (d -fy s )adj. Not limited to one tissue or location; widespread. v. (d -fyz) To spread or to be spread widely, as through a tissue. dif·fus i·ble (-fyz -bl) adj. |
diffuse
[difyo̅o̅z′]
Etymology: L, diffundere, to spread out
becoming widely spread, such as through a membrane or fluid.
diffuse
1. not definitely limited or localized.
2. to pass through or to spread widely through a tissue or substance.
diffuse intravascular coagulation
see disseminated intravascular coagulation.
diffuse placentation
see placentation.
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