HEMATOMA - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a localized swelling filled with blood

Categories: Intumescence, Intumescency

Synonyms

Hematoma, Haematoma

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "hematoma" comes from Ancient Greek αἷμα.

🔗 Related Words

-oma – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Ancient Greek had multiple words for concepts English expresses with just one, showing different cultural priorities.

➡️ Words that Start with HE

Hemostat Hemorrhoids Helve Hematins Hepworth Heightening Hemoptysis Hexs Hecatomb Hematemesis Hegaris Heliotropes

Words that End with MA ⬅️

Schema Ulama Carcinoma Chondroma Chroma Cinema Conima Cryptogramma Curcuma Cycloloma Cyclorama Cyma