Hematoma

Word HEMATOMA
Character 8
Hyphenation ‖Hem a to ma
Pronunciations /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/

Definitions and meanings of "Hematoma"

What do we mean by hematoma?

A localized swelling filled with blood resulting from a break in a blood vessel. noun

In pathology, a swelling filled with extravasated blood. Also hematome, hæmatome. noun

A localised leakage of blood from the blood vessels into nearby tissues, usually confined within a tissue or organ; especially, a local swelling produced by an effusion of blood beneath the skin, which may clot and discolor the affected area. noun

A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of a broken blood vessel. noun

A localized swelling filled with blood noun

A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.

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The word "hematoma" in example sentences

Vitamin E and surgery do not mix because Vitamin E is associated with increased bleeding, and this can lead to collection of blood called a hematoma that could result in serious complications. ❋ Neal M. Blitz (2011)

Serena did indeed suffer from a pulmonary embolism last week, and the hematoma was another unexpected scare. ❋ Unknown (2011)

But just 1.4% of patients undergoing the wrist technique suffered major vascular complications, such a large bruise called a hematoma, or injuries to the artery near the entry site requiring a surgical repair. ❋ Ron Winslow (2011)

Last winter, he developed a hematoma, which is a pooling of blood, on the stump. ❋ Unknown (2011)

That could result in what we call the subdural hematoma, which is a bleeding underneath the skull. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Onset of her problem was delayed after the fall, as sometimes happens with an epidural hematoma, which is usually the result of a head injury. ❋ Unknown (2009)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Subdural hematoma, which is a bleeding underneath the skull. ❋ Unknown (2009)

She developed what is called an epidural hematoma, which is that blood collection we showed. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That could result in what we call a subdural hematoma, which is a bleeding underneath the skull and that leads to a buildup of pressure. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A normal fall will cause a subdermal hematoma, which is treatable. ❋ Unknown (2009)

She developed what is called an epidural hematoma, which is that blood collection that we showed. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To cause an epidural hematoma, which is what this is, a type of blood clot on the brain, usually requires a significant amount of force to the head. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In 2007, Marlene Tymchuk of Reedsport, Ore., learned she needed a large pool of blood called a hematoma removed from her groin. ❋ Unknown (2009)

AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Sunday night, Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment for a complication from a blood clot in her lung Monday, her rep tells "Serena did indeed suffer from a pulmonary embolism last week, and the hematoma was another unexpected scare that was subsequently removed onMonday ," says the rep. ❋ Unknown (2011)

When they fell and hit their heads, both the actress (who was not wearing a helmet) and the Madison 2-year-old sustained a sneaky brain injury called an epidural hematoma, which is a blood clot between the skull and the dura, the tough tissue covering the brain. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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