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hematoma Meaning & Definition

/ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/

What Does Hematoma Mean?

Hematoma is a noun that means A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.

Hematoma in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/
Synonymshaematoma
Pluralhematomas

Hematoma Definition (Noun)

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

Synonyms of Hematoma

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Word Forms & Grammar

hematoma (plural hematomas or hematomata)

Words That Rhyme With Hematoma

Origin of Hematoma

From hemato- +‎ -oma. Among the many words derived from -oma that are in current common use, this word is one of only a few that do not denote a neoplasm; another is granuloma.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hematoma

What part of speech is hematoma?

Hematoma is a noun.

What is another word for hematoma?

You can replace hematoma with words such as haematoma. See the full list of hematoma synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of hematoma?

The plural of hematoma is hematomas.

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