transudation

Other forms: transudations

Definitions of transudation
  1. noun
    the process of exuding; the slow escape of liquids from blood vessels through pores or breaks in the cell membranes
    synonyms: exudation
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    type of:
    ooze, oozing, seepage
    the slow escape of liquid or gas through small holes
  2. noun
    a substance that transudes
    synonyms: transudate
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    type of:
    discharge, emission
    a substance that is emitted or released
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