n. the escape of blood into the tissues from ruptured blood vessels marked by a black-and-blue or purple spot or area; also the discoloration so caused
Ecchymosis usually occurs from some type of trauma.
Ecchymosis usually occurs from some type of trauma.
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discoloration; bruising;purple discoloration
no injury
4 syllables
ec-chy-mo-sis
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