1. relating to or characterized by ecchymosis; marked by bruising or discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used in medical examinations and forensic contexts

Examples

• The patient presented with ecchymotic patches on both arms following the accident.
• The doctor noted ecchymotic discoloration around the patient's eyes after the fall.
• Ecchymotic marks on the skin can indicate blunt force trauma.
• The forensic examiner documented several ecchymotic areas on the victim's body.
• Ecchymotic tissue typically appears purple or yellow depending on the age of the injury.