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

Other players on the Lakers injury report include Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery recovery/left knee effusion), Christian Wood (left knee surgery recovery), and Jaxson Hayes (right ankle sprain/contusion). —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024

Consequently, the Sixers have languished on the court, opening 3-13. Karl-Anthony Towns, who has a $49.2 million contract for this season alone, has already missed a game with a knee injury and is recently managing a left calf contusion. —Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Nov. 2024

Also on the injury report but listed as available for Friday are Jovic (nasal fracture), Herro (shoulder contusion) and forward Haywood Highsmith (knee bruise). —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024

Their best hitter might have suffered one of the worst shin contusions in recorded memory. —Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 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