effusion

n. [ L. effusio: cf. F. effusion. ] 1. The act of pouring out; as, effusion of water, of blood, of grace, of words, and the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

To save the effusion of my people's blood. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which is poured out, literally or figuratively. [ 1913 Webster ]

Wash me with that precious effusion, and I shall be whiter than sow. Eikon Basilike. [ 1913 Webster ]

The light effusions of a heedless boy. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Pathol.) (a) The escape of a fluid out of its natural vessel, either by rupture of the vessel, or by exudation through its walls. It may pass into the substance of an organ, or issue upon a free surface. (b) The liquid escaping or exuded. [ 1913 Webster ]