haemarthrosis


he·mar·thro·sis

(hēm'ahr-thrō'sis) Blood in a joint.
Synonym(s): haemarthrosis. [G. haima, blood, + arthron, joint]

haemarthrosis

Blood within a joint space. This can occur from injury or disease such as SCURVY or HAEMOPHILIA. There is pain, heat, swelling and muscle spasm. Such blood soon absorbs but repeated episodes cause damage and crippling deformity.

he·mar·thro·sis

(hēm'ahr-thrō'sis) Blood in a joint.
Synonym(s): haemarthrosis. [G. haima, blood, + arthron, joint]