MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of hematoma

Meaning of hematoma: A pool of clotted or partially clotted blood in an organ, tissue, or body space, usually caused by a broken blood vessel.

A pool of clotted or partially clotted blood in an organ, tissue, or body space, usually caused by a broken blood vessel.

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