HyperDic: ecchymosis

English > 2 senses of the word ecchymosis:
NOUNstateecchymosisthe purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
processecchymosisthe escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin
English > ecchymosis: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise.
Broaderbruise, contusionAn injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
Spanishequimosis
English > ecchymosis: 2 senses > noun 2, process
MeaningThe escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin.
Broaderorganic process, biological processA process occurring in living organisms

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