contusion

noun

con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈtü-zhən How to pronounce contusion (audio)
-ˈtyü-
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a
contuse
kən-ˈtüz How to pronounce contusion (audio)
-ˈtyüz
transitive verb

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 State of play: Mavericks star Luka Dončić has been cleared to play in Thursday's opener after missing the preseason with a calf contusion. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024 The athlete was diagnosed with pulmonary contusions (bruising in the lungs), and is now recovering at home, a representative for the 76ers tells PEOPLE. Sean Neumann, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Phillips attempted to play on, but eventually headed to the locker room and was ruled out with a rib contusion. 5. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Oct. 2024 Jalen Brunson experienced a scare with his left knee in early March, but the All-Star guard ended up missing only two games with what was called a contusion. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for contusion 

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of contusion was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contusion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

contusion

noun
con·​tus·​ion
kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən
: an injury to tissue that usually does not break the skin : bruise
contuse
-ˈt(y)üz
verb

Medical Definition

contusion

noun
con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən How to pronounce contusion (audio)
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1
contuse transitive verb
contused; contusing

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