hematoma

noun

he·​ma·​to·​ma ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-mə 

plural hematomas also hematomata ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-mə-tə 

: a mass of usually clotted blood that forms in a tissue, organ, or body space as a result of a broken blood vessel

Examples of hematoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One woman in the documentary said she was left with hematomas and bruises, after an incident during Klaashom. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

Essentially, the PAs can build better structures for the hematoma, allowing the healing factors and cells that blood summons to work more effectively. —Michael Irving, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024

Nearly one year ago in December 2023, Hayley sustained a cranial hematoma while dancing on tour. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024

Liposuction risks can include post-procedure infection, hematoma (blood clotting), seroma (fluid build-up), nerve damage, scarring, and contour deformities (rippling beneath the skin). —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1849, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hematoma

noun

he·​ma·​to·​ma

variants or chiefly British haematoma

-ˈtō-mə 

plural hematomas also hematomata -mət-ə 

: a mass of usually clotted blood that forms in a tissue, organ, or body space as a result of a broken blood vessel