Ecchymosis

[eki'mәusis]

(noun.) the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin.

(noun.) the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise.

Inputed by Jesse--From WordNet

(n.) A livid or black and blue spot, produced by the extravasation or effusion of blood into the areolar tissue from a contusion.

Typed by Ellie

n. a discoloration of the surface produced by blood effused below or in the texture of the skin.—adjs. Ec′chymosed Ecchymot′ic.

Editor: Oswald