Ecchymosis
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin
Framework senses
- §1
- the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin
- §2
- the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise