hematoma
1 synonym for hematoma, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A swollen, bruise-like lump caused by blood pooling outside a broken blood vessel.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Greek haima ("blood") plus the medical suffix -oma, which usually marks a tumor or growth — hematoma is one of the rare exceptions where -oma doesn't mean cancer.
Full origin of hematoma →Frequently asked questions
What does “hematoma” mean?
The word “hematoma” means a swollen, bruise-like lump caused by blood pooling outside a broken blood vessel. In plain terms, a pooling of blood under the skin from a broken vessel — basically a deep, swollen bruise.
How do you pronounce “hematoma”?
“Hematoma” is pronounced hee-muh-TOH-muh (/ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “hematoma” in a sentence?
Here is “hematoma” used in a sentence: “He developed a large hematoma on his shin after banging it against the coffee table.”
What part of speech is “hematoma”?
“Hematoma” is a noun.
Where does the word “hematoma” come from?
The word “hematoma” comes from Greek. From Greek haima ("blood") plus the medical suffix -oma, which usually marks a tumor or growth — hematoma is one of the rare exceptions where -oma doesn't mean cancer.
