transude

[ tran-sood ]

verb (used without object)

, tran·sud·ed, tran·sud·ing.

1. to pass or ooze through pores or interstices, as a fluid.

transude

/ ˌtrænsjʊˈdeɪʃən; trænˈsjuːd /

verb

1. (of a fluid) to ooze or pass through interstices, pores, or small holes

Derived Forms

• transudation, noun
• tranˈsudatory, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of transude¹

1655–65; < New Latin trānsūdāre, equivalent to Latin trāns- trans- + sūdāre to sweat

Word History and Origins

Origin of transude¹

C17: from New Latin transūdāre , from Latin trans- + sūdāre to sweat

Example Sentences

The liquid portion of the exudation represents something more than the transuded blood-serum, and a certain practical importance results from the distinction drawn between an exudation and a transudation.

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As the mucous membrane is very thin, the result is otherwise than in man; the blood transudes through the mucous membrane and flows away.

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The liver was very large, of a soft texture and white colour; gall-bladder full of dark green bile, which had in part transuded through its coats.

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Through the excessively thin walls of the capillaries the fluid part of the blood transudes to nourish the tissues outside the capillaries; at the same time fluid passes from the tissues into the blood.

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The sun shone on his dilapidated garments and on his purple skin; it was almost black and seemed to transude blood.

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