contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
kən-ˈtü-zhən 
-ˈtyü-
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a
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 nurse observed not only the contusion on Ricardo’s leg but also other, fading bruises.
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Deborah Sontag, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Missing Markkanen due to a right quad contusion, Utah’s comeback run was spearheaded by 29 points from Keyonte George.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2024
From an early sprained ankle, a minor hip contusion and the hamstring injury that robbed him of any explosion for almost two months, Ellis has battled injury demons while USC (12-17, 6-12 Pac-12) has fallen well short of lofty preseason expectations.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
The Raptors were without three double-digit scorers in RJ Barrett (knee swelling , 19.2 ppg), Immanuel Quickley (quadriceps contusion, 15.5 ppg) and Jakob Poeltl (ankle sprain, 10.6 ppg).
—Bill Trocchi, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
The Celtics were without star forward Jaylen Brown due to a strained left hand and and guard Derrick White with a back contusion.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
He was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion, but Melvin said afterward that Flores had avoided any significant injuries.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
On Monday, influencer Halle Kate shared a video with what appears to be a contusion to her head.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Butler is questionable with a right foot contusion.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
Deborah Sontag, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Missing Markkanen due to a right quad contusion, Utah’s comeback run was spearheaded by 29 points from Keyonte George.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2024
From an early sprained ankle, a minor hip contusion and the hamstring injury that robbed him of any explosion for almost two months, Ellis has battled injury demons while USC (12-17, 6-12 Pac-12) has fallen well short of lofty preseason expectations.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
The Raptors were without three double-digit scorers in RJ Barrett (knee swelling , 19.2 ppg), Immanuel Quickley (quadriceps contusion, 15.5 ppg) and Jakob Poeltl (ankle sprain, 10.6 ppg).
—Bill Trocchi, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
The Celtics were without star forward Jaylen Brown due to a strained left hand and and guard Derrick White with a back contusion.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
He was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion, but Melvin said afterward that Flores had avoided any significant injuries.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
On Monday, influencer Halle Kate shared a video with what appears to be a contusion to her head.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Butler is questionable with a right foot contusion.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
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contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1
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