Asked by Ashley Cowart on Jun 24, 2024

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A swelling caused by an accumulation of blood under the skin is a ____.

A) laceration
B) hematoma
C) concussion
D) contusion
E) fracture

Hematoma

A swelling caused by blood under the skin.

Accumulation

The gradual gathering or increase of something over time.

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Sandeep SinghJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A hematoma is specifically an accumulation of blood outside of blood vessels, typically in a solid swelling within the tissues, which can occur under the skin.