extravasated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌɛkstrævəˈseɪtɪd/
KK: /ɛkˈstrævəˌseɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has leaked out of a vessel or container, especially in a medical context where fluid has escaped from blood vessels into surrounding tissues.
Example
The doctor noted that the extravasated fluid was causing swelling in the patient's arm.
Conversation
Did you see that painting at the gallery yesterday?
Yeah, it was amazing, but I heard it was extravasated paint from a previous work.
That makes sense, it had such a unique texture.
Exactly! It gave the whole piece a really interesting look.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
leaked
spilled
discharged
Antonyms
contained
retained
held
verb
Definition
To escape from a vessel into surrounding tissue, often referring to fluids or substances that leak out.
Example
The medication extravasated from the IV, causing swelling in the patient's arm.
Tense Forms
Past: extravasated
Past Participle: extravasated
Conversation
Did you hear about the patient who extravasated during the procedure?
Yeah, that sounds really scary!
I know, right? It must have been a stressful situation for the medical team.
Root Explanation
Extravasated → It is formed from "extra-" (meaning outside) and "vasare" (meaning to put in a vessel). The word describes the process of a substance flowing out of its vessel, particularly in a medical context where fluid leaks out of blood vessels into surrounding tissues.
Memory Tip
Think of something flowing 'outside' ('extra-') of its 'vessel' ('vasare') — that's why extravasated means fluid that has leaked out of its container.
Visually Confused Words
unextravasated
travated