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Definition of contusion

contusion

/kənˈtuː.ʒən/
con · tu · sion
Plural:contusions
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Adjective:contusive
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contusion Lexical Profile

contusion Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured without breaking the skin; a bruise.

Example

"The athlete was sidelined for a week after suffering a severe muscle contusion during the championship game."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'contusion' (a medical term for a physical bruise caused by blunt trauma) with 'concussion' (a traumatic brain injury affecting brain function) or 'confusion' (a state of mental bewilderment).

• Rhymes for contusion

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English via Old French from Latin 'contusio', derived from 'contundere' meaning 'to beat, bruise, or crush' (from 'con-', an intensive prefix, and 'tundere', meaning 'to beat or strike').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contusion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contusion
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