Hemorrhaging from veins results in large, ill-defined, soft tissue bleeding termed __________.

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The term "ecchymoses" refers to large, ill-defined areas of bleeding beneath the skin or other soft tissues, which can occur as a result of vein hemorrhage. Petechiae are small pinpoint areas of bleeding, while epistaxis refers specifically to bleeding from the nose. None of the above would also be incorrect as one of the options is correct.

Hemorrhaging from Veins Results in Large, Ill-Defined, Soft Tissue Bleeding