hematoma

noun

he·​ma·​to·​ma ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-mə How to pronounce hematoma (audio)
plural hematomas also hematomata ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-mə-tə How to pronounce hematoma (audio)
: a mass of usually clotted blood that forms in a tissue, organ, or body space as a result of a broken blood vessel

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Ebert, who had a cranial hematoma at the end of 2023 and had to have emergency surgery, is recovered and ready for the next trip, even if Hough is a little weary. Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024 In December, Herbert was hospitalized for a cranial hematoma during her and Hough's ongoing tour and underwent an emergency craniectomy. Julia Moore, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 The troupe alum experienced a severe health scare last December when she was hospitalized for a cranial hematoma. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 When she was returned to surgery, doctors found a hematoma. Mattie Kahn, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hematoma 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hematoma was circa 1849

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“Hematoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hematoma. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

hematoma

noun
he·​ma·​to·​ma
variants or chiefly British haematoma
plural hematomas also hematomata -mət-ə How to pronounce hematoma (audio)
: a mass of usually clotted blood that forms in a tissue, organ, or body space as a result of a broken blood vessel

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