US Medical Term · symptoms
Bruising
Moretones
Also: Hematomas (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Bruising |
| Spanish (Español) | Moretones |
| Chinese (中文) | 瘀傷 |
| Korean (한국어) | 멍 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bầm tím |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pasa |
| Portuguese (Português) | Hematoma |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | รอยฟกช้ำ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 打撲傷 |
What it means
Bruising occurs when small blood vessels under the skin break after an impact, causing discoloration ranging from red and purple to green and yellow as the bruise heals. Occasional bruising from minor injuries is normal. However, bruising easily without obvious injury, bruises that are unusually large, or bruises that appear on the trunk or face without trauma may signal a bleeding disorder, vitamin deficiency, or side effects from blood thinners or aspirin. Certain medical conditions such as leukemia or liver disease also increase bruising. Seek evaluation if bruising is frequent, unexplained, or accompanied by other bleeding symptoms.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I bruise very easily even from minor bumps.
Me salen moretones muy fácilmente incluso de golpes pequeños.
I have large bruises that I do not remember injuring.
Tengo moretones grandes de golpes que no recuerdo haberme dado.
My bruises take a very long time to go away.
Mis moretones tardan mucho tiempo en desaparecer.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
R23 Other skin changesRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026