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exudative
[igzo̅o̅′dətiv]
relating to the oozing of fluid and other materials from cells and tissues, usually as a result of inflammation or injury.

exudative [eks-oo´dah-tiv]
of or pertaining to a process of exudation.

exudative
of or pertaining to a process of exudation.

exudative diathesis
a disease of young pigs and chickens caused by a nutritional deficiency of vitamin E. Characterized by severe edema of the subcutaneous tissues.
exudative epidermitis
a disease of young pigs caused by Staphylococcus hyicus (S. hyos) and characterized by an acute generalized seborrheic dermatitis. Called also greasy pig disease.
exudative muscle
see porcine stress syndrome.


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