Definition

A fluid that passes through a membrane or tissue, often due to a change in pressure or inflammation.

Example

The doctor explained that the transudate in the patient's lungs was causing breathing difficulties.

Conversation

Have you heard about the transudate that occurs in some medical conditions?

No, I haven't. What is it exactly?

It's basically a fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know fluids could do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transudate → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "udare" (meaning to sweat or ooze). The word describes a fluid that has passed through a membrane or tissue, indicating a process of oozing or flowing across.

Memory Tip

Think of a fluid that 'oozes across' ('trans-') a barrier, which helps you remember that 'transudate' refers to a fluid that has passed through tissues.

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