contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
kən-ˈtü-zhən 
-ˈtyü-
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a
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
The Celtics were without star forward Jaylen Brown due to a strained left hand and and guard Derrick White with a back contusion.
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Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
He was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion, but Melvin said afterward that Flores had avoided any significant injuries.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
On Monday, influencer Halle Kate shared a video with what appears to be a contusion to her head.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Butler is questionable with a right foot contusion.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
In the above scenario, if the patient had a fever the likely diagnosis would be cellulitis, but if the patient suffered a motor vehicle accident the subcutaneous edema would likely be from a contusion.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Collins was forced to leave the game and was checked for a concussion before eventually being diagnosed with a head contusion.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
Etc: Clippers sixth man Norman Powell didn’t play because of a left lower leg contusion.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the starting lineup despite his right shoulder contusion.
—Detroit Free Press, 20 Jan. 2024
Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
He was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion, but Melvin said afterward that Flores had avoided any significant injuries.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
On Monday, influencer Halle Kate shared a video with what appears to be a contusion to her head.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Butler is questionable with a right foot contusion.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
In the above scenario, if the patient had a fever the likely diagnosis would be cellulitis, but if the patient suffered a motor vehicle accident the subcutaneous edema would likely be from a contusion.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Collins was forced to leave the game and was checked for a concussion before eventually being diagnosed with a head contusion.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
Etc: Clippers sixth man Norman Powell didn’t play because of a left lower leg contusion.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the starting lineup despite his right shoulder contusion.
—Detroit Free Press, 20 Jan. 2024
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contusion. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1
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