Synonym(s)
Exudate
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The fluid that escapes from the vessels during an inflammation (cf. exudation), which is more or less turbid depending on the protein and cell content(leukocytes, erythrocytes). Depending on the composition of the exudate, an exudate is referred to as serous, fibrinous, haemorrhagic, purulent, etc.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer