contusion

noun

kən-ˈtü-zhən How to pronounce contusion (audio)
Definition of contusionnext
as in bruise
a bodily injury in which small blood vessels are broken but the overlying skin is not suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident

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Recent Examples of contusion To make matters worse, All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz exited the game with a left forearm contusion after he was hit by a pitch in the first inning. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 With Lakers rookie guard Cameron Carr unable to play because of a right thumb contusion, Kaluma took over the scoring role. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 Gabby Williams, who leads Golden State with 15 points per game, missed her first game of the season due to a back contusion. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Closer Carlos Estévez was sidelined with a left-foot contusion. — Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for contusion
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bruise
Noun
  • With only 13 appearances last season, Clark’s playing time was severely limited due to a slew of injuries, including a left ankle bone bruise that ultimately ended her season.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately, the baby escaped with only minor cuts and bruises, and his mother also survived, ABC News reported.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bruise

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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusion. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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