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Ecchimosis

Definition:

Ecchimosis refers to the discoloration of the skin caused by bleeding underneath resulting from a bruise or injury.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A discoloration of the skin caused by bleeding underneath as a result of a bruise or injury.

2. An area of ecchimosis on the body.

Usages:

Popular:

  Sense 1: After the accident, a deep purple ecchimosis appeared on his leg.

  Sense 2: The athlete had multiple ecchimoses on his arms and legs from intense training.

Local:

  Sense 1: The old medicine woman in the village rubbed herbal ointment over the ecchimosis to reduce the swelling.

  Sense 2: The local doctor carefully examined the patient's ecchimoses to determine the extent of the injury.

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