EXTRAVASATING

Verb

extravasating

present participle of extravasate

Adjective

extravasating (not comparable)

That undergoes extravasation

Source: Wiktionary


EXTRAVASATE

Ex*trav"a*sate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Extravasated(); p. pr. & vb. n. Extravasating().] Etym: [Pref. extra + L. vas vessel: cf. F. extravaser. See Vase.]

Definition: To force or let out of the proper vessels or arteries, as blood.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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