intravasation

/ɪnˌtrævəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The entry of foreign material (such as cells, bacteria, or contrast dye) into a blood vessel.
    • The radiologist checked for intravasation of the contrast dye during the scan.
    • Intravasation of cancer cells is a key step in the spread of tumors.
    • Bacterial intravasation can lead to serious bloodstream infections.
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