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Definition of “contusion”

contusion (kənˈtjuːʒən Pronunciation for contusion

Definitions

noun

  1. an injury in which the skin is not broken; bruise

Derived Forms

conˈtusioned adjective

Example Sentences Including 'contusion'

DB Darrel Crutchfield (quad contusion ) was the only Esk to sit out practice.
Edmonton Sun (2003)
He can be expected to have a contusion of some sort somewhere on the front of his head and on the back.
Malcolm, John Gothic Pursuit
I teased her as she righted herself, but she only said in contusion : `But I haven't had a drink all day!
Howatch, Susan Absolute Truths
They did it without big defenceman Zdeno Chara, who was out with a chest contusion.
Ottawa Sun (2003)
When his marriage broke up, the pattern of his life was thrown into contusion and he descended into severe depression.
Seward, Ingrid Royal Children
You're telling me, Doctor Bradley, that these... blemishes... this mark I can hardly see, that is your idea of a contusion ?
Sean Thomas THE CHEEK PERFORATION DANCE (2002)

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