Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
derrame
noun
/deˈram.e/
Definition
A medical term used to describe the escape of blood or other bodily fluid from a ruptured vessel.
Examples
- O derrame cerebral pode causar danos permanentes se não for tratado a tempo.
- Houve um derrame de petróleo no oceano, causando sérios danos ao meio ambiente.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘derrame’ can refer to any outflow or spilling of a substance, often used in medical contexts.
Synonyms
- vazamento
- fluxo
- derramamento