Definition

A condition where the skin appears discolored, often due to bruising or blood pooling, especially in deceased bodies.

Example

The lividity on the cadaver indicated the time of death.

Conversation

Did you see the injury on Mark's arm after the game?

Yeah, it looked really bad! I think there was some lividity forming already.

I hope he gets it checked out soon because that doesn’t look good.

Definitely, it’s better to be safe than sorry with stuff like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lividity → It is formed from "lividus" (Latin, meaning bluish or lead-colored) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "lividity" refers to the state of being bluish or the condition of having a lead-colored appearance, often used in medical contexts to describe discoloration of the skin after death.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'lividus' meaning bluish, which helps you remember that lividity refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin.

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