| hemorrhage | <physiology> The escape of blood from the vessels, bleeding. Small haemorrhages are classified according to size as petechiae (very small), purpura (up to 1 cm) and ecchymoses (larger). The massive accumulation of blood within a tissue is called a haematoma. Origin: Gr. Rhegnynai = to burst forth (18 Nov 1997) |
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| coup de sabre | Linear scleroderma found over the scalp with scarring alopecia, face, or forehead. Origin: Fr. Stroke of a sword (05 Mar 2000) |
| coup injury of brain | An injury occurring directly beneath the skull at the area of impact. (05 Mar 2000) |