1. A discolored spot on the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising; a bruise.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Also spelled 'ecchymoses' in plural form

Examples

• The patient had several ecchymoses on his arms after the accident.
• The doctor examined the ecchymosis to determine the severity of the injury.
• Ecchymosis typically appears as a purple or blue mark that fades over time.
• The boxer's face showed multiple ecchymoses from the fight.
• Small ecchymoses can develop even from minor impacts to the skin.