ecchymosis Meaning & Definition
/ˌɛk.ɪˈməʊ.sɪs/
What Does Ecchymosis Mean?
As a noun, ecchymosis means A skin discoloration caused by bleeding underneath the skin, especially one that is remote from a site of trauma or caused by a non-traumatic process (such as neoplasia).
Ecchymosis: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɛk.ɪˈməʊ.sɪs/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Plural | ecchymoses |
Ecchymosis Definition (Noun)
- A skin discoloration caused by bleeding underneath the skin, especially one that is remote from a site of trauma or caused by a non-traumatic process (such as neoplasia).
Synonyms of Ecchymosis
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Ecchymosis synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ecchymosis (countable and uncountable, plural ecchymoses)
Origin of Ecchymosis
From New Latin ecchymōsis, from Ancient Greek ἐκχύμωσις (ekkhúmōsis), from ἐκχέω (ekkhéō, “I pour out”), from ἐκ- (ek-, “out”) + χέω (khéō, “I pour”).
How Do You Say Ecchymosis?
The standard pronunciation of ecchymosis is /ˌɛk.ɪˈməʊ.sɪs/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (məʊ).