ecchymosis
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noun \ˌe-ki-ˈmō-səs\ plural ec·chy·mo·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of ECCHYMOSIS
: the escape of blood into the tissues from ruptured blood vessels
— ec·chy·mot·ic \-ˈmä-tik\ adjective
Origin of ECCHYMOSIS
New Latin, from Greek ekchymōsis, from ekchymousthai to extravasate blood, from ex- + chymos juice — more at chyme
First Known Use: 1541
ec·chy·mo·sis
noun \ˌek-ə-ˈmō-səs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ec·chy·mo·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of ECCHYMOSIS
: the escape of blood into the tissues from ruptured blood vessels marked by a livid black-and-blue or purple spot or area; also : the discoloration so caused
—ec·chy·mot·ic \-ˈmät-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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