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 Fermin has been contributing more than controlling the running game since returning from a head contusion on July 17. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Altuve stayed in the game but did not return for the bottom of the second inning with what the team said was a left foot contusion. — CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Susac underwent an X-ray on Sunday that only revealed a contusion, but the MRI revealed the fracture. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Second-year offensive tackle Cameron Williams has a knee contusion that isn’t expected to hold him out for long. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contusion
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bruise
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  • The Giants announced on Friday that Mayer, who is currently recovering from a stress reaction in his left forearm, is also dealing with a right foot bone bruise from a previous injury.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Lindsey’s body also had bruises all over, including on her arms and legs, and some of them appeared to be defensive wounds, the affidavit alleges.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusion. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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