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 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. —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

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