Definition of haematoma in English:
haematoma
(US hematoma)
nounPlural haematomas, Plural haematomata ˌhiːməˈtəʊməˌhiməˈtoʊmə
Medicine A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
Example sentencesExamples
- The nurse suctions the patient's mouth frequently, at which time he or she inspects the mouth for active bleeding, clots, or hematomas.
- Bleeding under your skin, causing a painful swelling called a haematoma.
- However, other hematomas can develop within days after the operation and cause bruising.
- There may be bruising called contusions or a collection of blood called a hematoma or clot.
- Skin hemorrhages in the form of petechiae, ecchymoses, hematomas, and purpura will quickly become apparent.
Definition of hematoma in US English:
hematoma
(British haematoma)
nounˌhēməˈtōməˌhiməˈtoʊmə
Medicine A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
Example sentencesExamples
- There may be bruising called contusions or a collection of blood called a hematoma or clot.
- Skin hemorrhages in the form of petechiae, ecchymoses, hematomas, and purpura will quickly become apparent.
- Bleeding under your skin, causing a painful swelling called a haematoma.
- The nurse suctions the patient's mouth frequently, at which time he or she inspects the mouth for active bleeding, clots, or hematomas.
- However, other hematomas can develop within days after the operation and cause bruising.