Definitions
- A medical term used to describe a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels. - Referring to a swelling or bruise caused by bleeding under the skin or in the tissues. - Talking about a condition that can occur after an injury or surgery.
- A medical term used to describe a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels. - Referring to a swelling or bruise caused by bleeding under the skin or in the tissues. - Talking about a condition that can occur after an injury or surgery.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are medical terms used to describe a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels.
- 2Both words refer to a swelling or bruise caused by bleeding under the skin or in the tissues.
- 3Both words are used to describe a condition that can occur after an injury or surgery.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Haematoma is more commonly used in British English, while hematoma is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Medical context: Haematoma is more commonly used in medical contexts in the UK, while hematoma is more commonly used in medical contexts in the US.
Remember this!
Haematoma and hematoma are synonyms that describe a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels. The difference between the two words is their spelling, pronunciation, usage, etymology, and medical context. Haematoma is the British spelling and is more commonly used in the UK, while hematoma is the American spelling and is more commonly used in the US.
