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Haematoma

For Haematoma we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Human Body and Ice Therapy.



Haematoma (Human Body)

the localised collection of blood, usually clotted, in an organ, space or tissue, due to a break in the wall of a blood vessel.


Haematoma (Ice Therapy)

Clotted blood that forms within the body after a blood vessel is broken. Examples are bruising or black eyes. Almost always occurs after a fracture. May be serious if involving the skull. Immediate ice therapy is recommended for lesser forms of hematoma. (English version of Hematoma).




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