contusion

noun

kən-ˈtü-zhən How to pronounce contusion (audio)
Definition of contusionnext
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

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Recent Examples of contusion The woman was transported to a hospital, where she was diagnosed with a contusion and evaluated for a possible concussion. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The warrant states an autopsy found Murphy had contusions on her body in various stages of healing. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 The Athletics’ Zack Gelof left the game in the bottom of the second with a right hand laceration and contusion after Matt Chapman inadvertently spiked his hand trying to stretch a single into a double. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 Trea Turner, who returned after missing one game with a right wrist contusion, had three hits. — CBS News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for contusion
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bruise
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  • On June 30, 1929, a young Black girl found McDaniel’s body lying face-down, with a broken neck and bruises.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • Lewis, 10, survived with a concussion, cuts and bruises despite not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of bruise

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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusion. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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