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Noun Concept
Categories: Injuries, Dermatologic terminology, Medical signs, Hematology, Articles with short description
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bruise  contusion  ecchymosis  Black-and-blue  bone bruise
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An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration WordNet 3.0
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An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A bruise, also known as a contusion, is a type of hematoma of tissue, the most common cause being capillaries damaged by trauma, causing localized bleeding that extravasates into the surrounding interstitial tissues. Wikipedia
Type of hematoma caused by trauma. Wikipedia Disambiguation
Type of hematoma Wikidata
Injury to biological tissue, generally caused by an impact, in which the capillaries are damaged, allowing blood to seep into the surrounding tissue. OmegaWiki
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow. Wiktionary
A wound, such as a bruise, in which the skin is not broken, often having broken blood vessels and discolouration. Wiktionary
Wound in which the skin is not broken. Wiktionary (translation)