ecchymosis
noun /,ɛkə'moʊsɪs/
- Definition
- the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'ecchymosis': She showed great ecchymosis during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
No
Slang
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Vowels
3
Consonants
7
Length
10