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ecchymosis
noun
The escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin
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ˌɛk.ɪˈməʊ.sɪs
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noun
The escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin
noun
The purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
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