contusion

American  

[kuhn-too-zhuhn, -tyoo-] / kənˈtu ʒən, -ˈtyu- /

noun

1. an injury, as from a blow with a blunt instrument, in which the subsurface tissue is injured but the skin is not broken; bruise.

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contusion British  

/ kənˈtjuːʒən /

noun

1. an injury in which the skin is not broken; bruise

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Other Word Forms

• contusioned adjective

Etymology

Origin of contusion

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin contūsiōn-, stem of contūsiō; equivalent to contuse + -ion

Compare meaning

How does contusion compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• contusion vs. abrasion

Example Sentences

Ayton missed one game because of a right knee contusion suffered in the first half against Utah on Nov. 23, but said it felt fine after cooling down.

From Los Angeles Times

The Russian artillery was so severe that he suffered a contusion and lost the hearing in one ear, he said, but his unit has held its positions.

From New York Times

Leonard suffered a facial contusion, according to the team, and did not return.

From Los Angeles Times

Texas: Shooting guard Sonya Morris returned to the court in the first quarter after being out since Feb. 4 with a deep thigh contusion.

From Washington Times

Trail Blazers: Starting forward Jerami Grant missed his second game with a left quad contusion.

From Seattle Times

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