Definitions

1. adjective

characterized by or having ecchymoses

“The ecchymose appearance of his skin was a sign of the severe beating he received.”

2. noun

a bruise or area of extravasated blood in the skin, especially one that has formed in a blood vessel under the skin.

“The doctor examined the ecchymose on the patient’s arm to determine the severity of the injury.”

3. verb

to cause blood to ooze or seep from a blood vessel under the skin, especially as a result of injury or disease.

“The patient’s ecchymosed after falling down the stairs and hitting her head.”