contusion

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con·tu·sion | \ kən-ˈtü-zhən

, -ˈtyü- \

Definition of contusion

: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a

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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 Tucker's streak of 267 consecutive games ended because of a left thigh contusion. — Ben Nuckols, Chron, "Bradley Beal outduels ex-teammate John Wall, Wizards top Rockets," 16 Feb. 2021 Baldelli confirmed that catcher Alex Avila, recovering from lower back tightness, and righthander Jake Odorizzi, over a chest contusion, are on the trip with the club. — La Velle E. Neal Iii, Star Tribune, "Travis Blankenhorn called up as Twins lose three more starters," 14 Sep. 2020 His injuries included a brain contusion, a fractured skull, a broken nose and a torn palate. — New York Times, "How a Horrifying Cycling Crash Set Up a Battle Over Safety," 30 Jan. 2021 The victim suffered facial lacerations and a contusion to his right eye. — Christine Mui, BostonGlobe.com, "Boston seek to identify suspects behind two recent Dorchester street robberies," 26 Jan. 2021 Portland center Jusuf Nurkic left the game in the first quarter with a quad contusion and did not return. — oregonlive, "Plenty of heroes in Portland Trail Blazers’ dramatic 112-111 win over Toronto Raptors: Game rewind," 12 Jan. 2021 When Jalen Brunson made a spot start at point guard Sunday night against the Bulls, the Mavericks’ main goal was to weather their first game this season without Luka Doncic (left quad contusion). — Callie Caplan, Dallas News, "Despite Jalen Brunson’s best efforts, Mavericks fail shorthanded test in loss to Bulls," 3 Jan. 2021 Andre Drummond was ruled out with an Achilles contusion shortly before tipoff. — Chris Fedor, cleveland, "Cleveland Cavaliers defenseless, lacking firepower to keep up with Utah Jazz in 117-87 loss," 12 Jan. 2021 Doncic, who missed the previous game due to a quadriceps contusion, finished with season highs of 33 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists, recording his first triple-double of the season. — Ben Morse, CNN, "Luka Doncic creates another piece of history as he outbattles James Harden," 5 Jan. 2021

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