diffuse (redirected from diffuseness)

diffuse /dif·fuse/

1. (dĭ-fūs´) not definitely limited or localized.

2. (dĭ-fūz´) to pass through or to spread widely through a tissue or substance.

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dif·fuse (d-fys)

adj.

Not limited to one tissue or location; widespread.

v. (d-fyz)

To spread or to be spread widely, as through a tissue.

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dif·fusi·ble (-fyz-bl) adj.

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diffuse

[difyo̅o̅z′]

Etymology: L, diffundere, to spread out

becoming widely spread, such as through a membrane or fluid.

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diffuse

1. not definitely limited or localized.

2. to pass through or to spread widely through a tissue or substance.

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diffuse intravascular coagulation

see disseminated intravascular coagulation.

diffuse placentation

see placentation.