haematoma
Internal bleeding pocket
A haematoma is a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, typically caused by injury or surgery.
Blood pools in tissue, forming a swelling that may be painful and discolored: The blow left a haematoma on his shin.
Small haematomas resolve on their own; larger ones may require drainage.
Also spelled hematoma, especially in American English.
Body's oxygen carrier
- coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
- clotCoagulated mass
- thrombusIntravascular coagulated mass
- fibrinClot-forming protein
platelets · hemostasis · extravasation · bleeding · rupture · vascular · pooling · accumulation
Discolored tissue injury
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
- purpleHue between crimson and azure
- bluePrimary color; also sad
- yellowHue between green and orange
green · black-and-blue · contusion · blotchy · mottled · livid · darkening · fading
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- inflammationProtective tissue response
pressure · stiffness · throbbing · sensitivity · discomfort · warmth · firmness · lump
Below the dura mater
- epiduralSpinal numbing injection
- intracranialWithin the skull
- retroperitonealBehind the abdominal membrane
- perianalSurrounding the anus
auricular · intramuscular · periorbital · pelvic · spinal · hepatic · splenic · renal
Liquid removal system
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- elevationHeight above reference point
- iceWater's solid form
surgery · evacuation · incision · needle · syringe · bandage · healing · absorption
blood
Body's oxygen carrier
- coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
- clotCoagulated mass
- thrombusIntravascular coagulated mass
fibrin · platelets · hemostasis · extravasation · bleeding · rupture · vascular · pooling · accumulation · leakage
bruise
Discolored tissue injury
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
- purpleHue between crimson and azure
- bluePrimary color; also sad
yellow · green · black-and-blue · contusion · blotchy · mottled · livid · darkening · fading · resolving
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
inflammation · pressure · stiffness · throbbing · sensitivity · discomfort · warmth · firmness · lump · bulge
subdural
Below the dura mater
- epiduralSpinal numbing injection
- intracranialWithin the skull
- retroperitonealBehind the abdominal membrane
perianal · auricular · intramuscular · periorbital · pelvic · spinal · hepatic · splenic · renal
drainage
Liquid removal system
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- elevationHeight above reference point
ice · surgery · evacuation · incision · needle · syringe · bandage · healing · absorption · resorption
- haemo- wordshaemoglobin, haemophilia, haemorrhage, haematology, haemodialysis
haematomaopen wound
Unhealed break in skin
laceration · incision · abrasion · cut · gash