extravasate

[ ik-strav-uh-seyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ex·trav·a·sat·ed, ex·trav·a·sat·ing.

1. Pathology. to force out from the proper vessels, as blood, especially so as to diffuse through the surrounding tissues.
2. Geology. to pour forth, as lava, from a subterranean source in a molten state.

verb (used without object)

, ex·trav·a·sat·ed, ex·trav·a·sat·ing.

1. Pathology. to be extravasated, as blood.
2. Geology. to pour forth lava or the like.

noun

1. Pathology. the extravasated material; extravasation.

extravasate

/ ɪkˈstrævəˌseɪt /

verb

1. pathol to cause (blood or lymph) to escape or (of blood or lymph) to escape into the surrounding tissues from their proper vessels
2. to exude (molten material, such as lava) or (of molten material) to be exuded

noun

1. pathol the material extravasated

Other Words From

• unex·trava·sated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of extravasate¹

First recorded in 1655–65; extra- + vas + -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of extravasate¹

C17: from Latin extra- + vās vessel

Example Sentences

BDCs, by contrast, rapidly extravasate with high volumes of distribution after parenteral dosing, quickly binding to cell surface tumor antigens and internalizing, and any unbound BDC is quickly cleared by the kidney within minutes. 

From Forbes

We observed that single extravasated tumor cells proliferated to form “pre-micrometastases,” in which cells lacked contact with neighboring tumor cells and were active and motile within the confined region of the growing clone.

From Science Magazine

This solubility of the h�moglobin is of importance in connection with the absorption of extravasated blood.

From Project Gutenberg

In this cellular Membrane the extravasated Waters of hydropic Patients are commonly diffused; and here they give Way to that Motion, to which their own Weight disposes them.

From Project Gutenberg

Bellis perennis or daisy, formerly called consolida, on account of its vulnerary properties; the roots and leaves were used in wound drinks, and were considered efficacious in removing extravasated blood from bruises, etc.

From Project Gutenberg