Definition

To flow out from a vessel into surrounding tissue or area, often referring to fluids or substances that escape from their normal containment.

Example

The medication may extravasate if the injection is not done properly.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about that recent study on how fluids can extravasate in injuries?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they can leak into tissues like that.

I never realized how serious that could be until I read about it.

Me neither! It's amazing how the body reacts in those situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cause a liquid, such as blood or lava, to flow out from a container or vessel into surrounding areas.

Example

The doctor was concerned that the medication might extravasate and cause swelling.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the volcanic eruption last week?

Yeah, it was crazy! They said the lava began to extravasate from the crater.

I can't believe how powerful nature can be.

Root Explanation

Extravasate → It is formed from "extra-" (meaning outside) and "vasare" (from Latin "vas", meaning vessel). The word describes the act of a fluid flowing outside of its normal vessel or container.

Memory Tip

Think of a fluid moving 'outside' ('extra-') of its 'vessel' ('vasare') — that's why extravasate means to flow out of a vessel.

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