noun
- Plural of hematoma; collections of blood outside blood vessels, typically caused by injury or bleeding disorders.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Plural form; singular is 'hematoma'
Examples
- The patient developed multiple hematomata after the car accident.
- Hematomata can range from minor bruises to serious internal bleeding.
- The doctor examined the hematomata on the patient's arms and legs.
- Repeated head injuries may result in subdural hematomata.
- Ice therapy can help reduce the size of hematomata in the early stages.