Maciya

Maciya is a term primarily used in the Philippines, specifically in certain regions or dialects, to refer to a bruise or contusion on the skin. It typically results from a blunt force trauma or impact that ruptures small blood vessels under the skin's surface, causing discoloration. The discoloration may initially appear reddish or purplish and gradually change to bluish, greenish, or yellowish as the body reabsorbs the blood. The term is often used in everyday conversation within these communities when describing or referring to such skin injuries. The extent and severity of the maciya can vary depending on the force of the impact and the individual's susceptibility to bruising.