Exudation

Pronunciation: /ˈiˈzuˈdætˈaɪˌɑn/

Exudation (noun)

  1. The process of liquid coming out from living tissue, often because of injury or inflammation.
  2. The slow release of sticky liquid, such as sap or resin, from a plant surface.

Examples

  • The doctor noted exudation after the wound was cleaned.
  • Exudation can happen when tissue is inflamed.