contusion

noun

con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈtü-zhən How to pronounce contusion (audio)
-ˈtyü-
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a
contuse
kən-ˈtüz How to pronounce contusion (audio)
-ˈtyüz
transitive verb

Examples of contusion in a Sentence

He suffered multiple contusions of the leg. suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident
Recent Examples on the Web The team later announced that Bailey had suffered a right hand contusion, or bruise, averting the worst-case scenario of a possible fracture. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024 Fox missed the past two games after suffering a left knee contusion during a Feb. 26 loss to the Miami Heat. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2024 And 11 months after the couple married, Kirk fell off stage and had a brain contusion, spending time in a coma as a result. Adam England, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024 Forward Cody Martin also missed Monday's game with a right knee contusion. Phil Ervin, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 This finding is nonspecific and can be seen in the setting of many diagnoses; including cellulitis, contusion from trauma and vascular disease from heart failure. Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024 Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable to play with a right shoulder contusion. Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan. 2024 Antetokounmpo was listed on the injury report as probable with a right shoulder contusion. Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2024 According to the charging document, Osman previously created another GoFundMe page in 2020 claiming that she was assaulted by a private security guard in Minneapolis and suffered a black eye, facial contusions and injuries to her leg. Michelle Garcia, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of contusion was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contusion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

contusion

noun
con·​tus·​ion
kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən
: an injury to tissue that usually does not break the skin : bruise
contuse
-ˈt(y)üz
verb

Medical Definition

contusion

noun
con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən How to pronounce contusion (audio)
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1
contuse transitive verb
contused; contusing

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