Assertion: bruise | /r/Synonym | ecchymosis
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text: A bruise, also known as an ecchymosis or contusion, is a type of hematoma of tissue, the most common cause being capillaries damaged by trauma, causing localized bleeding that extravasate into the surrounding interstitial tissues.
text: The bruises or, 'ecchymoses,' can appear to be any color from blue to black depending on the age of the bruise.
text: A bruise is also called a contusion or ecchymosis.
text: Bruises can present in various shapes and sizes, and are referred to as petechia, purpura, and ecchymosis.
text: A bruise, also known as ecchymosis or a contusion, occurs when small blood vessels (capillaries) under the skin bleed, while the overlying skin remains intact.
text: Small pinpoint bruises (called petechiae), for instance, can be a sign of a disease, while larger bruises (known as ecchymosis) can indicate trauma or certain immune disease processes.
text: Bruising in dogs is never normal, and signs of pinpoint bruises (called petechiae) or larger bruises (ecchymosis) warrant an immediate trip to your veterinarian.