How to Pronounce "hematomas"

word

ˌhiːməˈtoʊməz

hee-muh-TOH-muz

ˌhiːməˈtəʊməz

hee-muh-TOH-muz

Definition

Collections of blood under the skin or in tissue, usually caused by injury, that appear as dark, swollen areas (bruises).

American English

ˌhiːməˈtoʊməz

British English

ˌhiːməˈtəʊməz

hee-muh-TOH-muz

She had several hematomas after the accident.

Doctors checked the patient's hematomas to see if they were healing.

Large hematomas may need medical attention.

The soccer player developed hematomas on his legs after a tough match.