Hematoma
noun
A localized swelling filled with blood resulting from a break in a blood vessel.
After the car accident, he was left with a large hematoma on his forehead.
Often appears as...
- subdural hematoma
- hematoma of the abdomen
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A localized swelling filled with blood resulting from a break in a blood vessel.
After the car accident, he was left with a large hematoma on his forehead.
Often appears as...
- subdural hematoma
- hematoma of the abdomen
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Terminology
Used by healthcare professionals, 'hematoma' may not be understood by everyone.
Please monitor the patient's hematoma and report any changes in size.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Bruises
'Hematoma' refers to more than simple bruises; it indicates a significant collection of blood.
The surgeon explained that the hematoma might need to be drained.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Indicator
'Hematoma' often implies a more serious injury than terms like 'bruise'.
He suffered a hematoma on the brain, which required immediate medical attention.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Terminology
Used by healthcare professionals, 'hematoma' may not be understood by everyone.
Please monitor the patient's hematoma and report any changes in size.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Bruises
'Hematoma' refers to more than simple bruises; it indicates a significant collection of blood.
The surgeon explained that the hematoma might need to be drained.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Indicator
'Hematoma' often implies a more serious injury than terms like 'bruise'.
He suffered a hematoma on the brain, which required immediate medical attention.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Terminology
Used by healthcare professionals, 'hematoma' may not be understood by everyone.
Please monitor the patient's hematoma and report any changes in size.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Bruises
'Hematoma' refers to more than simple bruises; it indicates a significant collection of blood.
The surgeon explained that the hematoma might need to be drained.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Indicator
'Hematoma' often implies a more serious injury than terms like 'bruise'.
He suffered a hematoma on the brain, which required immediate medical attention.
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An unexpected place of...
sight back not magically and I i opted in for three surgeries and one of them was experimental it was actually robotic surgery that removed a hematoma from behind my eye the biggest change for me was that the world moved forward that
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Ramona Pierson: An...
Not magically -- I opted in for three surgeries, and one of them was experimental. It was actually robotic surgery that removed a hematoma from behind my eye. The biggest change for me was that the world moved forward,
Video examples
An unexpected place of...
sight back not magically and I i opted in for three surgeries and one of them was experimental it was actually robotic surgery that removed a hematoma from behind my eye the biggest change for me was that the world moved forward that
Video examples
Ramona Pierson: An...
Not magically -- I opted in for three surgeries, and one of them was experimental. It was actually robotic surgery that removed a hematoma from behind my eye. The biggest change for me was that the world moved forward,
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