Haematomas

/ˌhiːməˈtəʊməz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of haematoma; multiple collections of blood outside blood vessels from injuries.

Etymology

Standard English plural of haematoma, formed by adding '-s' to the singular Greek-derived term.

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Serious head injuries can create multiple haematomas on different parts of the brain, which doctors must monitor carefully with CT scans because they can expand and cause dangerous pressure inside the skull.

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