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hematoma

/hɛməˈtoʊmə/ noun · British & US
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What does hematoma mean?

noun

A localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, often resulting from injury or trauma.

Example

"The doctor ordered an MRI to confirm the presence of a hematoma on the patient's brain."

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