Noun(1) the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise(2) the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin(3) the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin [also: ecchymoses (pl)]
Noun(1) the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise(2) the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin(3) the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin [also: ecchymoses (pl)]
(1) there are signs of ecchymosis(2) These changes may result in granulation, fissures, ecchymoses , telangiectases and ulcerations.(3) Skin hemorrhages in the form of petechiae, ecchymoses , hematomas, and purpura will quickly become apparent.(4) The skull is a frequent site of bone metastases, which commonly present as proptosis and periorbital ecchymoses .(5) Blanching macules or papules on the extremities (especially palms and soles) appear two to three days later, which may then progress to palpable purpura or necrotic ecchymoses .(6) The skin and mucous membranes should be inspected for cyanosis, pallor, ecchymoses , telangiectasia, gingivitis, or evidence of bleeding from the oral or nasal mucosa.
