hematoma
noun
he·ma·to·ma
ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-mə 
plural hematomas also hematomata
ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-mə-tə
: a mass of usually clotted blood that forms in a tissue, organ, or body space as a result of a broken blood vessel
Examples of hematoma in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Another of the place innovation awards was for detection and localization of subdural hematoma with subsequent recurrence.
—
Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
He was treated at North Kansas City Hospital for a spinal hematoma, according to court documents.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
After the struggle, Caputo had a hematoma under her right eye, bruises and a scar from the Taser prongs, the warrant states.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Risks include hematomas, infections, prolonged swelling and facial nerve injury.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hematoma
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
He was treated at North Kansas City Hospital for a spinal hematoma, according to court documents.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
After the struggle, Caputo had a hematoma under her right eye, bruises and a scar from the Taser prongs, the warrant states.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Risks include hematomas, infections, prolonged swelling and facial nerve injury.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hematoma
Cite this Entry
“Hematoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hematoma. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share