Synonyms for ecchymosis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A skin discoloration caused by bleeding underneath the skin, especially one that is remote from a site of trauma or caused by a non-traumatic process (such as neoplasia).
Forms
- Plural
- ecchymoses → bruises, corkies…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ecchymosis | rising | |
| corky | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- corky2
- 6 letters
- bruise1
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (corky2 = 2 syllables).