Haematomata

/ˌhiːmətəˈmɑːtə/ noun

Definition

An alternative plural form of haematoma, using the Greek plural ending '-ata' instead of the English '-s'.

Etymology

Greek plural formation of 'haematoma,' preserving the classical Greek ending '-ata' rather than Anglicizing to '-omas' or '-s'.

Kelly Says

Scientists and doctors who studied classical Greek often used 'haematomata' in formal medical writing, though modern medicine has largely switched to the simpler English plural 'haematomas' for practicality.

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