contusion

noun

con·​tu·​sion kən-ˈtü-zhən How to pronounce contusion (audio)
-ˈtyü-
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a
contuse
kən-ˈtüz How to pronounce contusion (audio)
-ˈtyüz
transitive verb

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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Fox returned from a three-game absence due to a glute contusion Jan. 12 and scored 26 and 20 points in his first two games back against the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025 Otherwise, the Heat got little more that 12 points apiece from Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith, 11 points from Jaime Jaquez Jr. and 10 points from Bam Adebayo in his return after missing Monday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers due to a back contusion. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025 Cameron Johnson is expected to miss three games, D’Angelo Russell is dealing with a shin contusion, and professional hucker and chucker Cam Thomas is out for at least two weeks with a hamstring injury. Stan Son, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 Harris won’t be available for a second straight contest due to a left hamstring strain, while Black (low back contusion) is questionable. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for contusion 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of contusion was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contusion. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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 How to pronounce contusion (audio)
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1
contuse transitive verb
contused; contusing

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