exudation

[ eks-yoo-dey-shuhn, ek-suh-, eg-zuh- ]

noun

1. the act of exuding.
2. something that is exuded.
3. a discharge of certain elements of the blood into the tissues.

exudation

/ ɪɡˈzjuːdətɪv; ˌɛksjʊˈdeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of exuding or oozing out
2. Also calledexudateˈɛksjʊˌdeɪt a fluid with a high content of protein in a body cavity Compare transudate

Derived Forms

• exudative, adjective

Other Words From

• ex·u·da·tive [ig-, zoo, -d, uh, -tiv, ik-, soo, -], adjective
• unex·uda·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exudation¹

1605–15; < Late Latin ex ( s ) ūdātiōn- (stem of ex ( s ) ūdātiō ), equivalent to ex ( s ) ūdāt ( us ) (past participle of ex ( s ) ūdāre to exude ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Collect specimens of pus or other exudation in capillary pipettes for subsequent examination.

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It is also shown in wood and combustibles where exudation sometimes takes place, and evaporation always.

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The wax, then, is produced by the insect by exudation, and is not simply the pollen gathered from flowers.

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Whatever pruning you must do, do it in the hottest summer weather, and the wounds will dry and prevent the exudation of gum.

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An exudation from the stems of cherry, plum, and some other of the Rosace.

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Related Words

• emission
• flow
• seepage