excudate

/ˈɛkskyʊˌdeɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A thin layer of exudate, especially one formed on the surface of a wound or a blister.

“The doctor carefully cleaned the excudate from the patient’s wound.”

Synonyms

  • discharge
  • effusion
  • exudate

Antonyms

  • adhesion
  • coagulum