Contusion
noun
An injury caused by a blow to the body, creating a discoloration but not a cut.
The car accident left him with a large contusion on his shoulder.
Often appears as...
- severe contusion
- minor contusion
noun
A damage in the brain tissue following a trauma.
The MRI showed a cerebral contusion from the head injury.
Often appears as...
- cerebral contusion
- contusion hemorrhage
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An injury caused by a blow to the body, creating a discoloration but not a cut.
The car accident left him with a large contusion on his shoulder.
Often appears as...
- severe contusion
- minor contusion
noun
A damage in the brain tissue following a trauma.
The MRI showed a cerebral contusion from the head injury.
Often appears as...
- cerebral contusion
- contusion hemorrhage
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not a Cut
A contusion is a type of injury without an open wound, distinguished from cuts or lacerations.
Despite the impact, there was no bleeding, just a dark contusion.
Pro Tip 2/3Visible Discoloration
Contusions often result in a visible change of skin color, usually purplish or bluish.
After falling, she had a noticeable contusion on her knee.
Pro Tip 3/3Result of Impact
The word is often used to describe damage from a direct blow or impact to the body.
The soccer player's leg had a contusion after being hit by the ball.
Pro Tip 1/3Not a Cut
A contusion is a type of injury without an open wound, distinguished from cuts or lacerations.
Despite the impact, there was no bleeding, just a dark contusion.
Pro Tip 2/3Visible Discoloration
Contusions often result in a visible change of skin color, usually purplish or bluish.
After falling, she had a noticeable contusion on her knee.
Pro Tip 3/3Result of Impact
The word is often used to describe damage from a direct blow or impact to the body.
The soccer player's leg had a contusion after being hit by the ball.
Pro Tip 1/3Not a Cut
A contusion is a type of injury without an open wound, distinguished from cuts or lacerations.
Despite the impact, there was no bleeding, just a dark contusion.
Pro Tip 2/3Visible Discoloration
Contusions often result in a visible change of skin color, usually purplish or bluish.
After falling, she had a noticeable contusion on her knee.
Pro Tip 3/3Result of Impact
The word is often used to describe damage from a direct blow or impact to the body.
The soccer player's leg had a contusion after being hit by the ball.
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