Main Entry: ec·chy·mo·sis

Pronunciation: \ˌek-ə-ˈmō-səs\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural ec·chy·mo·ses \-ˌsēz\

: 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\ adjective