Definition

The process of a liquid, such as blood or lymph, leaking out from a vessel into surrounding tissues.

Example

The doctor explained that extravasation can occur if a vein is damaged during an injection.

Conversation

Did you hear about that incident at the hospital last night?

No, what happened?

There was a case of extravasation during a procedure.

Wow, that sounds serious! I hope everyone is okay.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Extravasation → 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 fluids leak out of blood vessels into surrounding tissues.

Memory Tip

Think of something flowing 'outside' ('extra-') of its 'vessel' ('vasare') — that's why extravasation refers to fluid leaking out of its container.

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