contusion

noun

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

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The leadoff man exited the game with a knee contusion. — Dennis Lin, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Dodgers shut out, sweep Padres," 27 Sep. 2017 Rojas, who was diagnosed with a left hand contusion, was hit by a 97 mph fastball from Kevin Gausman that ricocheted and hit him in the face during the sixth inning and forced him to exit the game. — Andre C. Fernandez, miamiherald, "Marlins’ J.T. Realmuto hits two home runs, continues to make case for an All-Star nod," 16 June 2018 Their 40-year-old bench catalyst suffered a nasty thigh contusion while colliding with former teammate Dewayne Dedmon in Atlanta. — Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, "It’s official: Road grind has caught up with Spurs," 16 Jan. 2018 Injury update: Drew VerHagen left the game with a nasal contusion, sustained in the seventh inning while covering first base on a double-play attempt. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Boyd slammed early as Detroit Tigers fall to Reds, 9-5, in Cincy," 19 June 2018 Still limited Jonathon Simmons, who missed Tuesday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors because of a right wrist contusion, didn’t practice Wednesday and is considered questionable to play when the Magic host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Tracy McGrady: Magic must build through draft, then court free agents," 21 Mar. 2018 Injury report: Rudy Gay (right heel bursitis), Manu Ginobili (right thigh contusion) and Kawhi Leonard (return from injury management) are out for tonight’s Spurs-76ers game. — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, "Aldridge a member of Team LeBron," 25 Jan. 2018 The New Orleans Pelicans had an early scare when Anthony Davis left the floor with a rib contusion in the first half of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. — William Guillory, NOLA.com, "Anthony Davis overcomes rib injury, scores 41 in Pelicans' 9th straight victory," 6 Mar. 2018 Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond talks about his injury (rib contusion) after loss to Philadelphia Sixers, 114-78 on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. — Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Pistons dominated by Ben Simmons, 76ers in Philly, 114-78," 5 Jan. 2018

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