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exudate

Any fluid that has been extruded from a tissue or its capillaries, more specifically because of injury or inflammation. It is characteristically high in protein & leukocytes.

Related

causes of pleural effusion Light's criteria

Specific

cervical exudate

General

body fluid

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009