ecchymoses

ec·chy·mo·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-uh-moh-sis]
- /ˌɛk əˈmoʊ sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-uh-moh-sis]
- /ˌɛk əˈmoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of ecchymoses word

noun plural ecchymoses a discoloration due to extravasation of blood, as in a bruise. 1
noun ecchymoses plural of ecchymosis. 0

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Origin of ecchymoses

First appearance:

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

1535-45; < New Latin < Greek ekchýmōsis extravasation, equivalent to ek- ec- + chȳm(ós) juice + -ōsis -osis

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Parts of speech for Ecchymoses

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ecchymoses popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ecchymoses usage trend in Literature

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