Etymology

extravasation

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Today it means: The exudation of blood, lymph or urine from a vessel into the tissues. Full definition →

First used 19th century
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The story

From extravasate (“let out or force out (blood or fluid)”) + -ion; further etymology at extravasate. Attested from the 17th century.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th century The eruption of molten lava from a volcanic vent.

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