ecchymosis

American  

[ek-uh-moh-sis] / ˌɛk əˈmoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

plural

ecchymoses

1. a discoloration due to extravasation of blood, as in a bruise.

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ecchymosis British  

/ ˌɛkɪˈmɒtɪk, ˌɛkɪˈməʊsɪs, -ˌməʊst, ˈɛkɪˌməʊzd /

noun

1. discoloration of the skin through bruising

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Other Word Forms

• ecchymosed adjective
• ecchymotic adjective

Etymology

Origin of ecchymosis

1535–45; < New Latin < Greek ekchýmōsis extravasation, equivalent to ek- ec- + chȳm ( ós ) juice + -ōsis -osis

Example Sentences

If the sheath of the muscle also is torn, there is subcutaneous ecchymosis, and the accumulation of blood may result in the formation of a hæmatoma.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

The opening was circular, and surrounded by an area of ecchymosis 4 inches in diameter; exit, 4� inches above and to the right of the umbilicus.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

There was no surrounding ecchymosis of the bowel wall.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

If early examination of the ear is made, coagulated blood may be found in the meatus or upon the membrane, or ecchymosis may be visible on the latter.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

Early coagulation, I think, accounted for the usual absence of gravitation ecchymosis as a sign.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry