noun
- Plural of haematoma; collections of blood outside blood vessels, typically caused by injury or bleeding disorders.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; British English spelling (American English: hematomas)
Examples
- The patient developed multiple haematomata after the accident.
- Subdural haematomata can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
- The doctor examined the haematomata on the patient's arms and legs.
- Repeated head injuries may result in chronic haematomata.
- Small haematomata typically resolve on their own within weeks.