An area of bleeding, 3 cm in diameter or larger, that occurs under the skin is known as:
A)diaphoresis.
B)an ecchymosis.
C)an exudate.
D)seborrhea.

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An area of bleeding that occurs under the skin is known as an ecchymosis. Diaphoresis refers to excessive sweating, an exudate is a fluid that has been exuded from a tissue, and seborrhea is a skin condition characterized by excessive oil production.

An Area of Bleeding, 3 Cm in Diameter or Larger