What is another word for exudations?
Pronunciation: [ɛɡzjuːdˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA) 
Exudations refer to the fluid or pus that oozes from an infected or inflamed area in a body. Synonyms for exudations include discharges, secretions, effusions, purulence, or seepages. Discharges refer to fluids that flow out of the body or wounds. Secretions, on the other hand, are released by glands in the body. Effusions indicate the escape of liquids from a blood vessel into surrounding tissues. Purulence indicates the presence of pus, which is a thick, yellowish-white fluid containing dead white blood cells. Lastly, seepages indicate the slow, gradual flow of fluids or liquids through something. Understanding these synonyms helps convey the various types of exudations that can occur in patients with varying conditions.
