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 Dëmin said Paul George kneed him in the leg, leaving him with a contusion. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 The Pelicans got some welcome news when center Yves Messi’s knee injury suffered Friday night in Utah is a contusion and not something more severe. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Redick said rookie Cameron Carr (undisclosed), guard Collin Sexton (lower leg) and forwards Ziaire Williams (right foot contusion) and Adou Thiero (undisclosed) are still day to day with their injuries. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 But with Kon Knueppel, Coby White, and Brandon Miller out with minor injuries — a left hamstring strain, left calf strain, and shin contusion, respectively — Charlotte’s four preseason games will hardly answer that question. — Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contusion
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bruise
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  • On Thursday, the Nets announced that Dëmin had a right leg bone bruise and would be reevaluated in a week, adding urgency to the need for reliable play in the backcourt.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Bickelhaupt was taken to the hospital in June 2025 with two black eyes and purple and bluish bruises.
    — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bruise

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