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Ecchymosis
Ecchymosis A purplish patch caused by extravasation of blood into the tissues differing from petechiae only in size.
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Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
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Ecchymotic
Characterized by ecchymosis.
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A concentrated patch of photoreceptor cells on the skin present in some species.
Ecchymosis
Encyst
To enclose in a cyst or sac.
Embolism
The sudden blocking of an artery by a clot of material (embolus). The process of the formation of an embolus.
Emesis
Vomit.
Epibulbar
Situated upon the eyeball.
Eroded
Having a shallow or superficial ulceration.
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