Noun: exudation ,eks-yoo'dey-shun
- The process of exuding; the slow escape of liquids from blood vessels through pores or breaks in the cell membranes
"The exudation of plasma proteins is a key step in the inflammatory response";
- transudation
- A substance that oozes out from plant pores
"The tree's sticky exudation attracted various insects";
- exudate
Derived forms: exudations
Type of: discharge, emission, ooze, oozing, seepage
Encyclopedia: Exudation