The leakage of vascular fluid into tissues is called ______.

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Edema refers to the accumulation of fluid in tissues due to the leakage of vascular fluid into the interstitial spaces. Pus refers to a collection of white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria, and is not necessarily related to vascular fluid leakage. Chemotaxis refers to the movement of cells towards a chemical signal. Vasoactivity refers to the ability of blood vessels to constrict or dilate in response to various stimuli. Diapedesis refers to the process in which white blood cells move from the blood vessels into the tissues.

The Leakage of Vascular Fluid into Tissues Is Called ______