Definition of contusion
:injury to tissue usually without laceration :bruise 1a
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He suffered multiple contusions of the leg.
suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident
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On Friday, the Sox placed second baseman Yoan Moncada on the 10-day disabled list with a bone contusion in his right shin.
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After Breaux was diagnosed with a bone contusion two weeks ago, a second X-ray by a different doctor revealed a fracture in his fibula.
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In his first game with the Whitecaps since joining the Tigers’ organization via their trade with the Chicago Cubs, Isaac Paredes started the game at shortstop and went 1-for-2 with a run scored before exiting with a facial contusion.
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He was later transported to University Medical Center to be treated for a contusion to his face.
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In short, however, Chiellini looked to have achieved his revenge as Suarez reportedly came out of the 'friendly' fixture - in which Neymar's brace secured a 2-1 victory - with a 'severe contusion to the thigh'.
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Musson, 22, died after he was shot four times during the incident, and also had abrasions and contusions on his foread and face, according to Lake County coroner's office records.
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The power-hitting outfielder is day-to-day with a contusion after x-rays came back negative.
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Portland has reached the title game even though two of the four players also on their NBA roster -- Zach Collins (right quad contusion) and third-year guard Pat Connaughton (left hamstring strain) -- have missed the tournament round with injuries.
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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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medical : an injury that usually does not break the skin
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