contusion

noun con·tu·sion \ kən-ˈtü-zhən , -ˈtyü- \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

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Definition of contusion

: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise 1a

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contuse

play \kən-ˈtüz, -ˈtyüz\ transitive verb

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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 of contusion from the Web

LeBron James played the last three games of the NBA Finals with a bone contusion in his right hand after punching a white board after Game 1, according to Sam Amick of USA Today and Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

— chris chavez, SI.com, "LeBron Punched White Board After Game 1, Played NBA Finals With Severe Hand Injury," 9 June 2018
Two more injuries hit on Thursday: Jeimer Candelario exited with a left hand contusion and starter Ryan Carpenter will be placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right oblique strain on Friday.

— anthony fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers feeling goosed after series win over L.A. Angels," 31 May 2018
Without Andre Iguodala, Golden State’s top defender who’s still out with a knee contusion, James thrived.

— al saracevic, San Francisco Chronicle, "Warriors vs. Cavs: Five things we learned from an epic Game 1," 31 May 2018
But the odds sounded slim, as Curtin said Sapong is dealing with a quad contusion in his left leg and a groin injury.

— jonathan tannenwald, Philly.com, "Fafa Picault or Jay Simpson could start for Union at striker vs. Real Salt Lake," 16 May 2018
Richardson also returned in the second half despite a left shoulder contusion.

— matt eppers, USA TODAY, "Heat's Justise Winslow gets stitches above eye, returns to Game 4 vs. 76ers," 21 Apr. 2018
Mitchell may sit out Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has a left foot contusion, and his status is uncertain for Game 2 of Utah’s Western Conference playoff series against the Thunder on Tuesday.

— BostonGlobe.com, "NFL prohibits certain helmets," 16 Apr. 2018
Things will look a lot better in Houston if Andre Iguodala returns from his knee contusion, and if Klay Thompson shakes off the knee injury that briefly sent him to the locker room Tuesday night.

— bruce jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, "Now it’s nervous time for the Warriors," 22 May 2018
George Springer's elbow contusion forced Altuve into the leadoff spot for Saturday and Sunday's games against the Rangers.

— chandler rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros' Jose Altuve looks to shake slump after last night's single," 15 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of contusion

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

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