contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
kən-ˈtü-zhən 
-ˈtyü-
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a
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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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.
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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
The young player suffered serious head injuries and a lung contusion and was placed in a coma.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
Then, a calf contusion delayed the start to his rookie season.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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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
The young player suffered serious head injuries and a lung contusion and was placed in a coma.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
Then, a calf contusion delayed the start to his rookie season.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contusion. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1
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