excursion

(ek-skŭr′zhŏn )

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[L. excursio, a running out, attack]

1. Wandering from the usual course.
2. The extent of movement of a part such as the extremities or eyes.
3. In diabetes, an increase in blood glucose levels above normal or typical values, esp. after a meal.

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