1. Plural of haematoma; collections of blood outside blood vessels, typically caused by injury, forming a bruise or swelling.
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'hematomas'; Medical/anatomical term; Commonly used in clinical and surgical contexts

Examples

• The patient developed several haematomas after the car accident.
• Subdural haematomas can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention.
• The boxer had multiple haematomas on his face following the match.
• Small haematomas typically resolve on their own within a few weeks.
• The surgeon drained the haematomas to relieve pressure on the brain.
• Haematomas may appear as dark bruises on the skin or internally in organs.