ecchymoses 1. A livid or black and blue spot, produced by the extravasation or effusion of blood into the areolar tissue from a contusion. 2. The purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/469/
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ecchymoses 1. A livid or black and blue spot, produced by the extravasation or effusion of blood into the areolar tissue from a contusion. 2. The purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise.