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Question:

A large collection of blood under the skin is known as?

A Hematoma
explanation

A hematoma is a large collection of blood, caused by larger blood vessels being damaged.  A hematoma often is located between layers of tissues.  A contusion is generally a smaller collection of blood within tissue such as the dermis.  A bruise is a generic term which is often used interchangeably between a contusion and a larger hematoma.

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