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con·tu·sion \kən.ˈt(y)üzhən\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English conteschown, from Middle French contusion, from Latin contusion-, contusio, from contusus + -ion-, -io -ion 1. : the act of contusing or the state of being contused 2. : a bruise caused by external violence and characterized by hemorrhage into and swelling of the superficial or deeper-lying tissues with or without a break in the covering skin or membrane Synonyms: see wound |