Definition of ecchymosis

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • ecchymosis is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 22
  • ecchymosis is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 22
  • ecchymosis is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of ecchymosis


  • the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin (noun)
  • the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise (noun)

See definition of ecchymosis in Merriam Webster