A localized collection of blood, usually clotted, in an organ, tissue, or space, caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel is a(n):
A) aneurysm.
B) TIA.
C) CVA.
D) hematoma.

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A hematoma is a collection of blood outside of blood vessels, caused by a rupture of a blood vessel. It is localized and usually clotted, and can occur in organs, tissues, or spaces. An aneurysm is a bulging or weakened area in the wall of a blood vessel that can eventually rupture and cause a hematoma. TIA (transient ischemic attack) and CVA (cerebrovascular accident) refer to different types of stroke and are not related to the formation of a hematoma.

A Localized Collection of Blood, Usually Clotted, in an Organ