Difference between Bruise and Hematoma

What is the difference between Bruise and Hematoma?

Bruise as a noun is a purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow. while Hematoma as a noun is a swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.

Bruise

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow. A dark mark on fruit caused by a blow to its surface.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it. To damage the skin of (fruit), in an analogous way. Of fruit, to gain bruises through being handled roughly. To bruise easily.

Hematoma

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.

We hope you now know whether to use Bruise or Hematoma in your sentence.

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