contusion

noun

con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈtü-zhən 

-ˈtyü-

: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a

contuse

kən-ˈtüz 

-ˈtyüz

transitive verb

Synonyms

• bruise

Examples of contusion in a Sentence

He suffered multiple contusions of the leg.

suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident

Recent Examples on the Web

The Deputy Medical Examiner also noted abrasions on Chaney’s face, back, arm and left hand and contusions to his lower lip, arm and left hand. —Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024

First baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, who’s missed significant playing time this season because of a low-back strain and a left rib contusion, is dealing with another injury. —Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 15 June 2024

The Celtics got back Kristaps Porzingis, who missed Tuesday night’s 118-110 win in Brooklyn with a low back contusion. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024

Later, Doncic sprung up on the Mavs’ injury report pregame with a thoracic contusion AKA a chest bruise. —Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English conteschown, from Latin contusion-, contusio, from contundere to pound, bruise, from com- + tundere to beat; akin to Goth stautan to strike, Sanskrit tudati he pushes

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

contusion

noun

con·​tus·​ion

kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən

: an injury to tissue that usually does not break the skin : bruise

contuse

-ˈt(y)üz

verb

Medical Definition

contusion

noun

con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən 

: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1

contuse

-ˈt(y)üz 

transitive verb

contused; contusing