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How do you spell Hematoma?

Correct spelling

hematoma

Remember: HEM-A-TOMA (single 'm' after hema, like in hematology)

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Why is hematoma spelled this way?

From Greek haima (blood) + -oma (tumor, swelling). A solid swelling of clotted blood. British spelling: haematoma. The single-m after he- is counterintuitive.

Common misspellings of hematoma

hemotomahematammahaematomahematoma

Example

The MRI revealed a large hematoma in the patient's brain tissue.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell hematoma?+
The correct spelling is "hematoma". Remember: HEM-A-TOMA (single 'm' after hema, like in hematology)
Is it hemotoma or hematoma?+
The correct spelling is "hematoma", not "hemotoma".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "hematoma", in UK English it's "haematoma", and in Canadian English it's "hematoma".

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