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ecchymosis
[ek-uh-moh-sis]
noun
plural
ecchymosesa discoloration due to extravasation of blood, as in a bruise.
ecchymosis
/ ˌɛkɪˈmɒtɪk, ˌɛkɪˈməʊsɪs, -ˌməʊst, ˈɛkɪˌməʊzd /
noun
discoloration of the skin through bruising
Other 51Թ Forms
- ecchymotic adjective
- ecchymosed adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ecchymosis1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ecchymosis1
Example Sentences
Platelet disorders can also cause ecchymoses, and more characteristically tiny red dots on the legs called petechiae.
Ocular ecchymosis occurs in a small proportion of cases, especially of the graver types.
In his report, dated June 23rd, 1908, Dr. Lefevre stated: "I found on the wrists and the ankles parallel lineal ecchymoses."
In such constitutions, ecchymosis succeeds with unusual readiness, to slight contusions.
Is this disease scorbutic?—I never observed ecchymoses, nor in more than a single instance any the minutest red specks upon the cutis, which might be thought to resemble petechiæ.
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