When a bleeding area has coagulated into a blood clot, it is known as a(n):
A) abrasion.
B) contusion.
C) hematoma.
D) wound.

Name: When a bleeding area has coagulated into a blood clot, it is known as a(n): A) abrasion. B) contusion. C) hematoma. D) wound.
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A hematoma is a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues. It occurs when blood vessels rupture and blood leaks into the surrounding tissue, which then coagulates into a firm mass.

When a Bleeding Area Has Coagulated into a Blood Clot