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haematoma

[hee-muh-toh-muh]

haematoma Definition

  • 1a localized swelling filled with blood resulting from a break in a blood vessel
  • 2a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues

Using haematoma: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "haematoma" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The boxer had a haematoma on his forehead after the fight.

  • Example

    She developed a haematoma after the surgery.

  • Example

    The doctor drained the haematoma to relieve the pressure.

haematoma Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for haematoma

Phrases with haematoma

  • subdural haematoma

    a type of haematoma that occurs when blood collects between the brain and the dura, the outermost layer of the meninges

    Example

    He suffered a subdural haematoma after falling off his bike.

  • a type of haematoma that occurs when blood collects between the skull and the dura, the outermost layer of the meninges

    Example

    The patient was diagnosed with an epidural haematoma after a head injury.

  • a type of haematoma that occurs in the retroperitoneal space, the area behind the abdominal cavity

    Example

    The patient was hospitalized due to a retroperitoneal haematoma caused by a ruptured blood vessel.

Origins of haematoma

from Greek 'haima', meaning 'blood', and 'toma', meaning 'cut'

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Summary: haematoma in Brief

A 'haematoma' [hee-muh-toh-muh] is a localized swelling filled with blood resulting from a break in a blood vessel or a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues. It can occur in various parts of the body, such as the head, abdomen, or limbs. Examples include 'The boxer had a haematoma on his forehead after the fight.' and 'The doctor drained the haematoma to relieve the pressure.'