noun, plural ec·chy·mo·ses [ek-uh-moh-seez]. Pathology. a discoloration due to extravasation of blood, as in a bruise.
Contents
- 1 What’s the meaning of Ecchymotic?
- 2 What is the plural of ecchymosis?
- 3 What is an example of ecchymosis?
- 4 How do you treat ecchymosis?
- 5 How do you describe purpura?
- 6 How do you describe ecchymosis?
- 7 What is the prefix of ecchymosis?
- 8 What is the ICD 10 code for ecchymosis?
- 9 What is ecchymosis of the eye?
- 10 Does ecchymosis blanch?
- 11 What is the difference between contusion and ecchymosis?
What’s the meaning of Ecchymotic?
(EH-kih-MOH-sis) A small bruise caused by blood leaking from broken blood vessels into the tissues of the skin or mucous membranes.
What is the plural of ecchymosis?
noun. ec·chy·mo·sis | ˌe-ki-ˈmō-səs plural ecchymoses ˌe-ki-ˈmō-ˌsēz
What is an example of ecchymosis?
Examples of superficial hematomas and ecchymosis are: Eye, periorbital, eyelid or facial hematoma or ecchymosis. Vaginal, scrotal or penile hematoma or ecchymosis. Head, arm or leg hematoma or ecchymosis.
How do you treat ecchymosis?
How is ecchymosis treated?
- applying an ice pack in the first 24 to 48 hours after the initial injury.
- resting the affected area.
- raising injured limbs above your heart to prevent painful swelling.
- using a heat pack several times a day 48 hours after the injury.
How do you describe purpura?
Purpura (/ˈpɜːrpjʊərə/) is a condition of red or purple discolored spots on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure. The spots are caused by bleeding underneath the skin secondary to platelet disorders, vascular disorders, coagulation disorders, or other causes.
How do you describe ecchymosis?
The term ecchymosis describes a flat, blue or purple patch measuring 1 centimeter (cm) or more in diameter. The name is often used interchangeably with purpura or bruising, though this is somewhat mistaken. Ecchymosis occurs when blood leaks from a broken capillary into surrounding tissue under the skin.
What is the prefix of ecchymosis?
ec·chy ·mo·sis [New Latin, from Greek ekkhumōsis, extravasation, from ekkhumousthai, to extravasate: ek-, out; see ecto- + khumos, juice; see gheu- in Indo-European roots.]
What is the ICD 10 code for ecchymosis?
R23. 3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What is ecchymosis of the eye?
A black eye (ecchymosis) often happens from some type of injury to the area around the eye. The injury causes the tissue around the eye to become bruised. Your child’s healthcare provider will examine the eye closely. The provider will check to see if there is damage to the eye itself or to the bones around the eye.
Does ecchymosis blanch?
Petechiae, ecchymosis, and palpable purpura do not blanch because blood has leaked outside the vessels into the surrounding skin.
What is the difference between contusion and ecchymosis?
A bruise is medically referred to as a contusion. A purplish, flat bruise that occurs when blood leaks out into the top layers of skin is referred to as an ecchymosis.
