contusion
noun
con·tu·sion kən-ˈtü-zhən 
-ˈtyü-
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a
contuse
kən-ˈtüz
transitive verb -ˈtyüz
Synonyms
- bruise
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Example Sentences
He suffered multiple contusions of the leg. suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident
Recent Examples on the Web Either way, after missing five weeks with a left wrist contusion, Strahm’s return is significant. 
Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Anderson left Monday's 5-1 loss with a right knee contusion, which left manager Craig Counsell to fill the remainder of the game with four relievers. Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 June 2021 The Suns went 17-3 in games Ayton missed in the regular season with a right ankle sprain (7-0), right lower leg contusion (6-0), in health and safety protocols (3-2) and with a non-COVID illness (1-1). Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 13 June 2022 Ayton missed a total of 20 games with a right ankle sprain (7), right lower leg contusion (6), in health protocols (5) and with a non-COVID illness (2). Duane Rankin, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022 The Celtics diagnosed Smart with a right shoulder stinger and right quad contusion. Katie Mcinerney, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2022 The team has not discussed a rehab assignment for Story, who was placed on the IL with a right hand contusion retroactive to July 14. Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 He was diagnosed with a contusion and returned to Angel Stadium, though Suzuki was not available to the media afterward. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2022 Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda departed Saturday's start with a right hand contusion. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2022 See More
Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Anderson left Monday's 5-1 loss with a right knee contusion, which left manager Craig Counsell to fill the remainder of the game with four relievers. Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 June 2021 The Suns went 17-3 in games Ayton missed in the regular season with a right ankle sprain (7-0), right lower leg contusion (6-0), in health and safety protocols (3-2) and with a non-COVID illness (1-1). Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 13 June 2022 Ayton missed a total of 20 games with a right ankle sprain (7), right lower leg contusion (6), in health protocols (5) and with a non-COVID illness (2). Duane Rankin, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022 The Celtics diagnosed Smart with a right shoulder stinger and right quad contusion. Katie Mcinerney, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2022 The team has not discussed a rehab assignment for Story, who was placed on the IL with a right hand contusion retroactive to July 14. Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 He was diagnosed with a contusion and returned to Angel Stadium, though Suzuki was not available to the media afterward. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2022 Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda departed Saturday's start with a right hand contusion. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English conteschown, from Latin contusion-, contusio, from contundere to pound, bruise, from com- + tundere to beat; akin to Goth stautan to strike, Sanskrit tudati he pushes
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
contusion
noun
con·tu·sion kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1
contusion
noun
as in bruise
a bodily injury in which small blood vessels are broken but the overlying skin is not suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident Synonyms & Similar Words
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