hematoma
noun
he·ma·to·ma
ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-mə 
plural hematomas also hematomata
ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-mə-tə
: 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.
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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
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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
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“Hematoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hematoma. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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