What is another word for bruising?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈuːzɪŋ] (IPA) 
Bruising is a medical condition in which the skin appears black or blue due to an injury or trauma. However, this term can be amplified or described in many different ways to give us a clear picture of the injury or the pain it causes. Synonyms for the term bruising include contusion, ecchymosis, hematoma, black-and-blue mark, or skin discoloration. Contusion is a term often used in medical literature to describe bruising. Ecchymosis is a medical term used to describe subcutaneous bleeding in the skin or tissues. A hematoma is a solid swelling of clotted blood within tissues, usually due to injury. Black-and-blue marks and skin discoloration are common, descriptive terms used to describe bruising that occurs due to sudden trauma.
