hematoma

American

[hee-ma-toh-muh, hem-uh-] / ˌhi mæˈtoʊ mə, ˌhɛm ə- /

noun

Pathology.

a circumscribed collection of blood, usually clotted, in a tissue or organ, caused by a break in a blood vessel.

hematoma Scientific

/ hē′mə-tō′mə /

The abnormal buildup of blood in an organ or other tissue of the body, caused by a break in a blood vessel.

Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

Etymology

Origin of hematoma

First recorded in 1840–50; hemat- + -oma

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This new site showcases the brand new �06 product line of racewear and accessories, including the vibrant Core colorways: Abba Zabba, Hematoma and Deville, among others.

From Time Magazine Archive

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Hematoma, or blood tumors, may be found embedded in this membrane.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

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