contusion
Americannoun
noun
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
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And even though Smart missed his fifth straight game Tuesday night against the Cavaliers with a right ankle contusion, Ayton and the Lakers still felt his presence.
From Los Angeles Times
The Lakers could also be without guard Marcus Smart, who has missed the last three games because of a right ankle contusion.
From Los Angeles Times
Doncic was dealing with right hip soreness and Reaves was battling a right forearm contusion after Wednesday’s physical win over Houston.
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LeBron James returned after missing three games because of elbow and hip contusions he sustained against the Denver Nuggets on March 5.
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LeBron James missed his third consecutive game, still recovering from a hip contusion suffered in a fall against the Denver Nuggets last week.
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