exudation

noun

ex·​u·​da·​tion ˌek-s(y)ü-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce exudation (audio) -shü- How to pronounce exudation (audio)
1
: the process of exuding
2
exudative adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exudation was in 1612

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

Medical Definition

exudation

noun
ex·​u·​da·​tion ˌek-s(y)u̇-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce exudation (audio) -shu̇- How to pronounce exudation (audio)
1
: the process of exuding
2

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