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a bruise or a welt caused by broken blood vessels.

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A hematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel, usually due to injury or trauma. It can result in localized swelling and discoloration of the skin, known as a bruise. Hematomas often resolve on their own as the body reabsorbs the trapped blood.

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