Effusion

Definition:

  • (n.) The act of pouring out; as, effusion of water, of blood, of grace, of words, and the like.
  • (n.) That which is poured out, literally or figuratively.
  • (n.) The escape of a fluid out of its natural vessel, either by rupture of the vessel, or by exudation through its walls. It may pass into the substance of an organ, or issue upon a free surface.
  • (n.) The liquid escaping or exuded.

Compare effusion with other words:

effusion vs. fusion

edema vs. effusion

effusion vs. hydrarthrosis

effusion vs. seep

effusion vs. egress

effusion vs. leakage

effusion vs. exudation

effuse vs. effusion

bloodshed vs. effusion

cavity vs. effusion

effusion vs. fluid

effusion vs. emotion

effusion vs. speech

effusion vs. liquid

diffusion vs. effusion