infiltrate

infiltrate definition - medical

in·fil·trate (ĭn-fĭlˈtrātˌ, ĭnˈfĭl-)

verb
  1. To cause a liquid to permeate a substance by passing through its interstices or pores.
  2. To permeate a porous substance with a liquid or gas.
noun
An abnormal substance that accumulates gradually in cells or body tissues.

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