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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The Browns were already short-handed at running back before Pierre Strong Jr. was taken to the hospital after suffering a rib contusion Wednesday, so Robbins figures to play at least a half — and maybe more — against the Seahawks.
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Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
State of play: Mavericks star Luka Dončić has been cleared to play in Thursday's opener after missing the preseason with a calf contusion.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
The athlete was diagnosed with pulmonary contusions (bruising in the lungs), and is now recovering at home, a representative for the 76ers tells PEOPLE.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Phillips attempted to play on, but eventually headed to the locker room and was ruled out with a rib contusion.
5.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
State of play: Mavericks star Luka Dončić has been cleared to play in Thursday's opener after missing the preseason with a calf contusion.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
The athlete was diagnosed with pulmonary contusions (bruising in the lungs), and is now recovering at home, a representative for the 76ers tells PEOPLE.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Phillips attempted to play on, but eventually headed to the locker room and was ruled out with a rib contusion.
5.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contusion. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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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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