Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extravasate
Verb
/ˌɛkstrævəˈseɪt/
Definition
To force or allow a substance, such as a fluid, to escape from a vessel or tissue.
Examples
- The nurse noticed that the IV line had extravasated, leading to swelling in the patient’s arm.
- If chemotherapy drugs extravasate, they can cause serious tissue damage.
- The doctor explained how to prevent the medication from extravasating during administration.
Meaning
In a medical context, it typically refers to the leakage of blood or other fluids from a blood vessel into surrounding tissue.
Synonyms
- Leak
- Escape
- Overflow
