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Meaning of ECCHYMOSIS

Pronunciation:  `eku'mowsis

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [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
  2. [n]  the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
 
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 See Also: biological process, bruise, contusion, organic process

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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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Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Ecchymosis is the discoloration due to hemorrhage under the skin. It can be a sign of bleeding tendency secondary to poor nutrition or liver dysfunction.
 
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