Definitions

1. noun

a clear liquid that has leaked from blood vessels into the tissues, often due to heart failure or liver disease, and has accumulated in body cavities or around organs.

“The doctor took a sample of the patient’s transudate to analyze its composition and determine the underlying cause of her condition.”

2. verb

to secrete or leak a clear liquid, especially into an abnormal collection in body tissues or a cavity.

“The injured tissue began to transudate fluid, causing swelling and pain in the affected area.”