contusion

noun

kən-ˈtü-zhən How to pronounce contusion (audio)
Definition of contusionnext
as in bruise
a bodily injury in which small blood vessels are broken but the overlying skin is not suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident

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Recent Examples of contusion The All-Defensive team guard first missed 10 games because of a low back strain and was sidelined for 14 more with a left thigh contusion. — Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025 As for the Heat’s injury report for Wednesday night’s rematch against the Hawks, center Bam Adebayo is listed as questionable due to a calf contusion. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025 Not long ago, the thought was that Suggs would miss just a few games with a thigh contusion, but a few games stretched to 14 games before the Magic made the fateful announcement Friday: Suggs has been diagnosed with a left knee injury and will be out indefinitely. — Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025 While Wiggins is out, the Heat will have starting center Bam Adebayo available on Friday against the Pacers despite a right calf contusion. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for contusion

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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusion. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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