Contusion (Noun)
Meaning 1
The action of bruising; "the bruise resulted from a contusion".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's knee showed a large contusion from the fall, but fortunately it didn't require stitches.
- When the athlete twisted her ankle, she developed a painful contusion that turned her skin a deep purple.
- The boxer's face was covered in contusions after the intense fight, but he insisted on continuing to the next round.
- The woman's bruised thigh was a nasty contusion from the car accident, but thankfully nothing was broken.
- After a rough game of soccer, the player's leg was sore with a large contusion that made it difficult to walk.