extravascular

adjective

ex·​tra·​vas·​cu·​lar ˌek-strə-ˈva-skyə-lər How to pronounce extravascular (audio)
: not occurring or contained in body vessels
extravascular tissue fluids

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extravascular was in 1804

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Cite this Entry

“Extravascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extravascular. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

extravascular

adjective
ex·​tra·​vas·​cu·​lar ˌek-strə-ˈvas-kyə-lər How to pronounce extravascular (audio)
: not occurring or contained in body vessels
extravascular pulmonary fluid
extravascular hemolysis
extravascularly adverb
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