What is an hemotomma?


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a fancy word for a bruise

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It means a bruise. (hemo = blood)
A hematoma, or haematoma, is a collection of blood, generally the result of hemorrhage. Hematomas exist as bruises (ecchymoses), but can also develop in organs.

Hematomas can gradually migrate, as the effused cells and pigment move in the connective tissue. For example, a patient who hurts the base of his thumb might cause a hematoma which will slowly move all through the finger within a week. Gravity is the main determinant of this process.

Hematomas on articulations can reduce mobility of a member and present roughly the same symptoms as a fracture.
A hematoma (haematoma) is a bruise. It is caused by blood collecting under the skin, usually from a hemorhage. They can also appear on organs.

Bruises are more properly referred to as ecchymoses.
blood collection in the soft tissues.
It is a bruise. When subcutaneous [under the skin] blood vessels are broken, they release blood under the skin. This results in a hemotoma [bruise].
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High school and college classes in anatomy and physiology
hematoma is nothing but an accumulation present within an enclosed hemmorrhage in the tissues
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i studied in robin's book of pathology
reacting to cold situations
its the medical word for bruise


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