transudate
/ˈtrænsjʊdeɪt/
noun
- A fluid that passes through a membrane or tissue, such as sweat or the fluid that collects in body cavities due to certain medical conditions (not caused by inflammation).
- A transudate is usually clear and has a low protein content.
- Sweat is a common example of a transudate produced by the skin.
- The doctor analyzed the transudate from the patient's chest cavity.
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