exudation

exudation /ex·u·da·tion/ (eks″u-da´shun)

1. the escape of fluid, cells, and cellular debris from blood vessels and their deposition in or on the tissues, usually as the result of inflammation.

2. an exudate.exu´dative

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ex·u·da·tion (ksy-dshn)

n.

1. The act or process of exuding.

2. An exudate.

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exu·dative adj.

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exudation

[eks′yədā′shən]

Etymology: L, exudare

the oozing of fluid, pus, or serum. The exudate may or may not contain fibrous or coagulated material.

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exudation (ek·sōōˈ·dāˑ·shn),

n the steady, slow movement of cells or fluid, from a cell membrane's pores or from small leaks in the membrane.

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exudation (eks´oodā´shn),

n See exudate.

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exudation

1. the escape of fluid, cells or cellular debris from blood vessels and deposition in or on the tissue.

2. exudate.