hematoma
noun
he·ma·to·ma
ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-mə 
plural hematomas also hematomata
ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-mə-tə
: a mass of usually clotted blood that forms in a tissue, organ, or body space as a result of a broken blood vessel
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How is a hematoma different from a bruise? Bruises and hematomas are similar in that both can occur as a result of a blow, bump, fall or other injury.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
The Japanese author and artist died on March 1 of an acute subdural hematoma, Bird Studio confirmed.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2024
She was taken to an area hospital and treated for three fractured ribs, a bruised lung and a hematoma to her head.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2024
According to the Cleveland Clinic, acute subdural hematoma is a dangerous condition in which blood collects under the layer of tissue that protects the brain.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2024
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
The Japanese author and artist died on March 1 of an acute subdural hematoma, Bird Studio confirmed.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2024
She was taken to an area hospital and treated for three fractured ribs, a bruised lung and a hematoma to her head.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2024
According to the Cleveland Clinic, acute subdural hematoma is a dangerous condition in which blood collects under the layer of tissue that protects the brain.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Hematoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hematoma. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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