noun
- Plural of ecchymosis; discolorations of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Also spelled 'ecchymosis' (singular)
Examples
- The patient presented with multiple ecchymoses on his arms and legs after the accident.
- The doctor examined the ecchymoses to determine the severity of the injuries.
- Ecchymoses typically fade over time as the body reabsorbs the blood.
- The forensic examiner documented all visible ecchymoses in the medical report.
- Small ecchymoses appeared around the injection site within hours.