| ecchymose | <medicine> To discolour by the production of an ecchymosis, or effusion of blood, beneath the skin; chiefly used in the passive form; as, the parts were much ecchymosed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
|---|---|
| ecchymosed | Characterised by or affected with ecchymosis. (05 Mar 2000) |