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hematoma

/ˈhiməˌtoʊmə/
/himəˈtʌʊmə/
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Other forms: hematomas

Definitions of hematoma
  1. noun
    a localized swelling filled with blood
    synonyms: haematoma
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    type of:
    intumescence, intumescency
    swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
Pronunciation
US
/ˈhiməˌtoʊmə/
UK
/himəˈtʌʊmə/
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