contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
| \ kən-ˈtü-zhən
, -ˈtyü-\
, -ˈtyü-\
Definition of contusion
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a
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Other Words from contusion
contuse
\ kən-ˈtüz
, -ˈtyüz \
transitive verb
, -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
Recent Examples on the Web
He was diagnosed with a contusion and X-rays were unnecessary. — Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, "David Price throws a three-inning simulated game," 27 Aug. 2019 The injury was diagnosed as a left wrist contusion, according to the Tigers. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones leaves after getting hit by pitch on left wrist," 8 Aug. 2019 Or one noting the characteristically shaky work of the ‘pen on Monday (four runs allowed in the last three innings) and the unfortunate exit of Mookie Betts (day-to-day with a shin contusion). — Emma Baccellieri, SI.com, "From Any Perspective, the Red Sox' Outlook Is Rough," 6 Aug. 2019 Ahmed would head to first and stay out for the top of the fourth, but later leave the game with a left hand contusion. — Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, "Nick Ahmed leaves Diamondbacks game with left hand contusion," 20 June 2019 Laureano, Phegley out: Neither center fielder Ramon Laureano (right shin soreness) nor catcher Josh Phegley (left thumb contusion) was in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against Milwaukee. — Steve Kroner, SFChronicle.com, "Lefty reliever Jake Diekman excited to join A’s bullpen," 30 July 2019 La Stella was diagnosed with a right-shin contusion and will undergo a CT scan and an evaluation on Wednesday. — Mike Digiovanna, latimes.com, "Foul ball may hurt Angels infielder Tommy La Stella’s All-Star spot," 2 July 2019 The Warriors, who were playing without veteran wingman Andre Iguodala (left leg contusion), were held to just 12 points in the fourth quarter and missed 15 of 18 shots. — Sam Amick, USA TODAY, "Chris Paul, Rockets stun Warriors in Game 4 thriller to steal homecourt advantage," 22 May 2018 Davis suffered a contusion on the outside of his left hand Thursday when he was struck by a fastball. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, "Stephen Piscotty injury outlook more optimistic for Athletics," 30 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'contusion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for contusion
contusion
noun
English Language Learners Definition of contusion
medical
: an injury that usually does not break the skin
See the full definition for contusion in the English Language Learners Dictionary
contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
| \ kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən
\
\
Medical Definition of contusion
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1
Other Words from contusion
contuse
\ -ˈt(y)üz
\
transitive verb
contused;
contusing
\
transitive verb
contused;
contusing
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