Which of the following terms refers to a bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin?
A)ecchymosis
B)petechiae
C)vitiligo
D)purpura

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Ecchymosis is a medical term used to describe a bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin. Petechiae refers to small red or purple spots on the skin caused by broken capillaries. Vitiligo is a skin condition characterized by loss of melanin, resulting in white patches on the skin. Purpura refers to purple or red discoloration of the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin's surface.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to a Bruise Caused