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Definition of: ecchymosis

(ek′i·mōsis) noun plural ·ses (-sēz) Med.
A discoloration, as a black–and–blue spot, resulting from the rupture of small blood vessels by a blow or contusion. [<NL <Gk. ekchymōsis <ek- out + chymos humor (def. 4)]
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chy·mot′ic (-motik) adjective

Most often used phrases:

periorbital ecchymosis
ecchymosis bruising

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