extravasation

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso o resultado de la salida de un líquido (como sangre, linfa u orina) de un vaso hacia los tejidos circundantes; también se usa en vulcanología para referirse a la emisión de vapores o lava.

A noun referring to the process or result of a liquid, such as blood, lymph, or urine, escaping from a vessel into surrounding tissues; also used in volcanology for the emission of fumes or lava.

1. Leakage of bodily fluidC2formalmedical

   The escape of a fluid, such as blood, lymph, or urine, from a vessel into the surrounding tissue.

   Extravasación

   • The doctor noted extravasation of blood around the wound.
   • Extravasation of urine can occur after a kidney injury.
   • Lymph extravasation may cause swelling in the affected area.

   Sinónimosdischargeeffusionescapeexudationleakageseepage

2. Volcanic emissionC2formalscientific

   The process of a volcano pouring out fumes, lava, or other deposits.

   Extravasación volcánica

   • The extravasation of lava created a new landform.
   • Volcanic extravasation can release toxic gases into the atmosphere.
   • Scientists studied the extravasation of ash and pumice.

   Sinónimosdischargeeffusionemissioneruptionoutpouring

3. Exudation processC2formalmedical

   The process of a substance exuding or passing out of a vessel into surrounding tissues.

   Extravasación

   • Extravasation of contrast dye during an MRI can cause discomfort.
   • The extravasation of inflammatory cells is part of the immune response.
   • Proper technique minimizes the risk of extravasation during injections.

   Sinónimoseffusionescapeexudationleakageseepage