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Extravasation (Noun)

(of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed).

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The eruption involved a massive extravasation of molten rock that lasted for several days.
The volcano's extravasation of ash and sulfur dioxide led to a severe air quality alert being issued for the surrounding area.
The geologists carefully studied the pattern of extravasation from the volcanic vent to better understand the eruption dynamics.
As the magma rose to the surface, it produced a spectacular display of extravasation, with towering plumes of lava and ash.
Historical records of past eruptions show that the volcano is capable of producing massive extravasations of lava flows that can extend for miles.

The process of exuding or passing out of a vessel into surrounding tissues; said of blood or lymph or urine.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Extravasation of blood from the damaged vessel caused swelling and bruising in the affected area.
The patient experienced extravasation of urine into the surrounding tissues, leading to severe pain and discomfort.
Extravasation of lymph fluid from the lymph nodes caused the skin to become inflamed and tender.
The extravasation of blood from the broken capillaries resulted in a large hematoma that required surgical intervention.
Extravasation of contrast dye from the injection site caused a severe allergic reaction in the patient.

An extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation.

Nouns denoting substances.

The extravasation of blood into the tissue surrounding the injury caused significant swelling and discoloration.
The extravasated fluid, a clear liquid that resembled urine, was found in the patient's abdominal cavity during surgery.
Extravasation of lymphatic fluid into the affected limb led to severe edema that made it difficult for the patient to move.
Analysis of the extravasated liquid collected from the surgical site revealed the presence of cancer cells.
The extravasation of blood into the joint space caused inflammation and pain in the patient's knee.