extravasation

noun

ex·​trav·​a·​sa·​tion ik-ˌstrav-ə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce extravasation (audio) -ˈsā- How to pronounce extravasation (audio)
1
: the action of extravasating
2
a
: an extravasated fluid (as blood)
extravasations from the nose
b
: a deposit formed by extravasation

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“Extravasation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/extravasation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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