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

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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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Sweating helps to cool the body by the process of evaporation as water in the sweat evaporates

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Resulting from blunt trauma, hemarthrosis is a condition in which there is ________ in the joint

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The medical term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the iris

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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