Which of the following terms refers to a bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin?
A) ecchymosis
B) petechiae
C) vitiligo
D) purpura
A) ecchymosis
Ecchymosis is a bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin. Petechiae are pinpoint
hemorrhages. Vitiligo refers to whitening of the skin. Purpura are hemorrhages in the skin due to
fragile blood vessels.
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