contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
kən-ˈtü-zhən 
-ˈtyü-
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a
Examples of contusion in a Sentence
He suffered multiple contusions of the leg.
suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident
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Although Suggs returned to the court on Saturday after missing 10 contests because of a low-back strain, the Magic guard suffered a left quad contusion against Detroit, which kept him sidelined Monday at Miami.
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Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
According to the court records, the victim suffered contusions and bruising, and required stitches in his right shin.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
With Adebayo back from the back contusion that had him out of Monday night’s game, the Heat got back to their Adebayo-Ware rotation in the middle.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
In Week 14, Durant suffered a lung contusion that required an overnight stay in the hospital.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
According to the court records, the victim suffered contusions and bruising, and required stitches in his right shin.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
With Adebayo back from the back contusion that had him out of Monday night’s game, the Heat got back to their Adebayo-Ware rotation in the middle.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
In Week 14, Durant suffered a lung contusion that required an overnight stay in the hospital.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contusion. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1
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