haematoma

/hɪˈmætəmə, hɛmˈætəmɑ/

Definitions

1. noun

A collection of blood outside the blood vessels, often caused by injury.

“The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a haematoma on the patient’s head.”

2. noun

A mass of blood in the retina of the eye, which can cause vision loss.

“The patient had a haematoma on the retina that required immediate surgery.”

Synonyms

  • blood clot
  • bruise
  • ecchymosis

Antonyms

  • hernia