Difference between Hematoma and Contusion
What is the difference between Hematoma and Contusion?
Hematoma as a noun is a swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels. while Contusion as a noun is a wound, such as a bruise, in which the skin is not broken; often having broken blood vessels and discolouration
Hematoma
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.
Contusion
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A wound, such as a bruise, in which the skin is not broken; often having broken blood vessels and discolouration
We hope you now know whether to use Hematoma or Contusion in your sentence.