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Ecchymosis

Ecchymosis Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Ecchymosis?
[n] the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin
[n] the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise Synonyms | Synonyms for Ecchymosis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ecchymosis: See Also | biological process | bruise | contusion | organic process Ecchymosis In Webster's Dictionary \Ec`chy*mo"sis\, n.; pl. {Ecchymoses}. [NL., fr. Gr.
?, fr. ? to extravasate; ? out of + ? to pour.] (Med.)
A livid or black and blue spot, produced by the extravasation
or effusion of blood into the areolar tissue from a
contusion.
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