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Bruises (cont.)

Outlook

Bruises typically take about 2 weeks to disappear.

Synonyms and Keywords

ecchymosis, black and blue mark, nosebleed, nosebleeds, nose bleed, nose bleeds, nasal bleeding, bleeding disorder, black eye, domestic abuse, child abuse, assault, bruises



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