contusion
Americannoun
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an injury, as from a blow with a blunt instrument, in which the subsurface tissue is injured but the skin is not broken; bruise.
noun
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an injury in which the skin is not broken; bruise
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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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 • Mar. 28, 2026
Doncic was dealing with right hip soreness and Reaves was battling a right forearm contusion after Wednesday’s physical win over Houston.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
He then departed to receive stitches and returned to the game while Jones remained in the Nuggets locker room with what the team called a head contusion.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
He missed six games in January with a right calf contusion, returning with a strong performance in the Grizzlies' win over the Orlando Magic in London.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Half was a purple contusion that hung in strips like a shredded mask.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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