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Transudate

Definition: Transudate refers to a fluid that has passed through a membrane or tissue due to hydrostatic or osmotic pressure, usually resulting from an imbalance in pressures across the membrane.

Examples:

1. The presence of transudate in the pleural cavity is often associated with certain medical conditions.
2. When analyzing the ascitic fluid, the doctor determined it to be a transudate rather than an exudate.
3. Edema in the lower limbs is commonly caused by the accumulation of transudate.

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