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    bruise
    /bruːz/

    noun

    • 1. an injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels: "his body was a mass of bruises after he had been attacked"

    verb

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  2. www.webmd.com › skin-problems-and-treatments › bruises-articleBruises: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Remedies ... - ...

    May 23, 2024 · What Is a Bruise? When you get an injury, blood may leak from the vessels (veins and capillaries) under your skin. The discoloration you see as a bruise on the surface of your skin is from...

  3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 322742Bruise colors: Stages, causes, and when to contact a doctor

    Jan 18, 2024 · Bruises occur when something damages small blood vessels in the skin. Bruises typically change color as they heal, at first appearing red, purple, or darker than the surrounding...

  4. www.medicinenet.com › bruises › articleBruises (Contusions) Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types - ...

    Nov 15, 2023 · What are the stages of a bruise (contusion)? When is a bruise serious? What about bruising easily, or bone bruises? Bruises are painful, colorful marks under the skin that appear after an injury, or after taking certain medications. Learn about treatments for bruises, and what to do if bruises last a long time.

  5. www.mayoclinic.org › first-aid › first-aid-bruiseBruise: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 17, 2024 · Overview. A bruise forms when blood vessels under the skin break. The trapped blood creates a bruise that's black, purple or blue then changes color as it heals. Treatment. You can enhance bruise healing with a few simple techniques. Elevate the bruised area above heart level, if possible. Apply an ice pack wrapped in a thin towel.

  6. www.health.com › contusion-8348286Contusion: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and...

    Nov 3, 2023 · A contusion, or bruise, occurs when you receive a direct blow or an impact on your body. When this occurs, the small blood vessels tear which causes blood to leak under your skin. There are...

  7. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 325525Why do I bruise easily? 8 Reasons it may happen - Medical News...

    Jan 16, 2024 · What is a bruise? A bruise develops when blood vessels sustain damage and blood leaks into tissues under the skin. This causes the characteristic black or purple color of a bruise. On...

  8. www.webmd.com › skin-problems-and-treatments › ecchymosisEcchymosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment - WebMD

    Mar 10, 2024 · Ecchymosis turns the skin a dark purple color. As the bruise heals, it may turn green, yellow, or brown. The bruise symptoms you're probably familiar with include: Pain over the bruise

  9. www.verywellhealth.com › contusion-8551749Contusion: Medical Definition and Healing Time - Verywell Health

    Feb 26, 2024 · A contusion ( bruise) results from an injury that breaks the capillaries (tiny blood vessels) beneath the skin, causing bleeding and discoloration. A contusion often starts as a red or pinkish color.

  10. www.healthline.com › health › ecchymosisEcchymosis: Symptoms, Treatment, Outlook, and More - Healthline

    Jan 27, 2024 · Causes. Diagnosis. Related conditions. Treatment. Prevention. Outlook. Ecchymosis is the medical term for the common bruise. They are caused when blood vessels near the skin’s surface burst and...

  11. theconversation.com › why-do-i-bruise-so-easily-could-it-be-something-serious-207736Why do I bruise so easily? Could it be something serious?

    Oct 20, 2023 · What might be behind it? Should we worry? Around 18% of adults report easy bruising. As haematologists (blood doctors), we are often asked for advice when people are worried they might bruise too...