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transude
verb tran·sude \tran(t)-ˈsüd, -ˈsyüd; tran-ˈzüd, -ˈzyüd\
tran·sud·edtran·sud·ing
Definition of TRANSUDE
intransitive verb
: to pass through a membrane or permeable substance : exude
transitive verb
: to permit passage of
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Origin of TRANSUDE
New Latin transudare, from Latin trans- + sudare to sweat — more at sweat
Medical Dictionary
transude
verb tran·sude \tran(t)s-ˈ(y)üd, tranz-\
tran·sud·edtran·sud·ing
Medical Definition of TRANSUDE
intransitive verb
: to pass through a membrane or permeable substance
transitive verb
: to permit passage of
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