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transudate /tran·su·date/ (tran´su-dāt) a fluid substance that has passed through a membrane or has been extruded from a tissue; in contrast to an exudate, it is of high fluidity and has a low content of protein, cells, or solid materials derived from cells.
Transudate The type of pleural effusion seen with heart failure or other disorders of the circulation. It features clear fluid containing few cells and little protein. Mentioned in: Pleural Effusion transudate [trans′yədāt] Etymology: L, trans + sudare, to sweat a fluid passed through a membrane or squeezed through a tissue or into the space between the cells of a tissue. It is thin and watery and contains few blood cells or other large proteins. See also edema. transudate (tran´soodāt), n any fluid substance that has passed through a membrane, possibly associated with inflammation. It is low in proteins and colloids and has a low specific gravity. transudate a fluid substance that has passed through a membrane or has been extruded from a tissue; in contrast to an exudate, a transudate is characterized by high fluidity and a low content of protein, cells or solid matter derived from cells. modified transudate one with additional protein and/or cells. It may be a transitional stage, progressing to an exudate. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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