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ecchymosis

The correct spelling is ecchymosis.

How to pronounce ecchymosis

/ˌɛk.ɪˈməʊ.sɪs/
noun

IPA: /ˌɛk.ɪˈməʊ.sɪs/

Say it like: Ecc-hym-osi-s

The correct spelling is ecchymosis. A skin discoloration caused by bleeding underneath the skin; a bruise.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A skin discoloration caused by bleeding underneath the skin; a bruise.
  2. 2.The leaking of blood into the tissues of the body as a result of a bruise.

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