transudative

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which a substance passes from a higher pressure or liquid phase to a lower pressure or gaseous phase, without the aid of blood vessels. Also known as osmotic pressure.

  - "The transudative process occurs when water moves from the bloodstream into the tissues due to osmotic pressure."
  - "Diuretics can increase the transudative loss of water and electrolytes, leading to dehydration."

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Variants

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transmutation , transmutations , transmutative

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Etymology

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From the Latin transudare, to squeeze or press through. Trans- (across) + sudare (to sweat)

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Trivia

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1. Transudative processes are important in the function of various organs, including the lungs and kidneys.

2. Transudative processes can also occur in reverse, leading to the absorption of fluids from a gaseous phase into a liquid phase.

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1. osmosis: A process by which water moves from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration, through a semipermeable membrane.

2. edema: A condition characterized by excessive accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces or body cavities.

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Transudative is a term used primarily in medical and scientific contexts to describe the movement of fluids across membranes. It has been studied extensively in the context of edema, or swelling, and is an important concept in understanding various health conditions.

How to Memorize "transudative"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a membrane separating two solutions with different concentrations. Water will move from the less concentrated side to the more concentrated side, leading to transudation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the process of water passing through a membrane from an area of lower pressure to an area of higher pressure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Transpress through' to remember the meaning of transudative.

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