The term for a nonelevated "black and blue" extravasation of blood into subcutaneous tissue as a result of trauma is:
A) ecchymosis.
B) nevus.
C) plaque.
D) telangiectasia.

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Ecchymosis refers to a nonelevated "black and blue" extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissue as a result of trauma. Nevus refers to a skin lesion or mole, plaque refers to raised and often scaly patches on the skin, and telangiectasia refers to small dilated blood vessels on the skin or mucus membranes.

The Term for a Nonelevated "Black and Blue" Extravasation of Blood