das Hämatom
hematoma
A collection of blood in tissue, usually caused by an injury, that may be visible as swelling or discoloration.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt untersuchte das Hämatom am Oberschenkel.
The doctor examined the hematoma on the thigh.
das Hämatom
hematoma
das Hämatom, die Hämatome
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Hämatom, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hämatome |
| genitive | des Hämatoms |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Hämatom | die Hämatome |
| accusative | das Hämatom | die Hämatome |
| dative | dem Hämatom | den Hämatomen |
| genitive | des Hämatoms | der Hämatome |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Medical register
'Hämatom' (hematoma) is a medical term used especially in conversations with doctors, medical reports, and medical advice guides.
EXAMPLE
Im Befund steht, dass das Hämatom weiter beobachtet werden soll.
The medical report states that the hematoma should continue to be monitored.
Typical collocations
Common expressions include 'ein Hämatom bekommen' (to develop a hematoma), 'sich ein Hämatom zuziehen' (to sustain a hematoma), 'ein Hämatom untersuchen' (to examine a hematoma), and 'ein Hämatom kühlen' (to apply a cold compress to a hematoma).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sturz hat sich der Radfahrer ein großes Hämatom zugezogen.
The cyclist sustained a large hematoma after the fall.
Naming body parts
With 'Hämatom' (hematoma), the affected body part is often introduced by 'an' (on) or 'am' (a contraction of 'an dem'), specifying its location more precisely.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat ein Hämatom am Knie und kann das Bein kaum bewegen.
She has a hematoma on her knee and can barely move her leg.
In real life
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