ecchymosis

noun
UK: /ˌekɪˈməʊsɪs/
US: /ˌekɪˈmoʊsɪs/

  1. A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising.

    1. The ecchymosis was visible after the fall.
    2. Extensive ecchymosis around the injury suggested a severe underlying tissue damage and required immediate medical attention.

Synonyms

bruise contusion

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The phonetic transcription of "ecchymosis" is /ˌekɪˈməʊsɪs/ in British English and /ˌekɪˈmoʊsɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ecchymosis": bruise, contusion.

Example usage of "ecchymosis": "The ecchymosis was visible after the fall.". More examples on the page.