What is another word for ecchymosis?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛkɪmˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Ecchymosis is a medical term referring to the bruising of the skin, usually caused by a physical injury. Some common synonyms for ecchymosis include contusion, hematoma, and black and blue mark. Contusion is a more general term referring to any injury that damages soft tissue and causes bleeding under the skin, whereas hematoma refers to a collection of blood outside of the blood vessels. Other synonyms for ecchymosis include bruise, discoloration, and swelling. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the physical manifestation of injuries, and can be helpful in medical contexts where precise descriptions are important.
