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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But Kaszas’ ultimate destiny had nothing to do with inflicting — or receiving — bruises, contusions or broken limbs.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Herro missed the first 17 games of the season due to offseason ankle surgery, 13 games because of a toe contusion and now 14 straight games because of a rib injury.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The Heat have changed the injury designation for Larsson, who missed Sunday’s victory in Washington with what was listed as an elbow contusion.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
A couple of days later, Vonn crashed badly in training and suffered severe back and hip contusions.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Herro missed the first 17 games of the season due to offseason ankle surgery, 13 games because of a toe contusion and now 14 straight games because of a rib injury.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The Heat have changed the injury designation for Larsson, who missed Sunday’s victory in Washington with what was listed as an elbow contusion.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
A couple of days later, Vonn crashed badly in training and suffered severe back and hip contusions.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contusion. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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