What is another word for haematoma?
Pronunciation: [hˌiːmɐtˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
A haematoma is a collection of blood outside the blood vessels and it appears as a swollen, reddish-blue bruise. Synonyms for haematoma include contusion, bruise, hematoma, ecchymosis, and subcutaneous bleeding. A contusion or bruise is caused when blunt force trauma leads to an accumulation of blood under the skin. Hematomas are the same but are usually deeper in the tissues. Ecchymoses are larger bruises. Subcutaneous bleeding is when blood leaks into the tissues under the skin. These terms are used interchangeably in medical literature to describe traumatic injuries, and their symptoms and treatment may vary depending on the severity of the injury.
