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Contusion

Contusion Meaning & Definition
Contusion Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Contusion?

[n] the action of bruising; "the bruise resulted from a contusion"
[n] an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

Synonyms | Synonyms for Contusion: bruise

Related Terms | Find terms related to Contusion:

See Also | black eye | ecchymosis | harm | hit | hitting | hurt | injury | petechia | shiner | striking | trauma

Contusion In Webster's Dictionary

\Con*tu"sion\, n. [L. contusio: cf. F. contusion.] 1. The act or process of beating, bruising, or pounding; the state of being beaten or bruised. 2. (Med.) A bruise; an injury attended with more or less disorganization of the subcutaneous tissue and effusion of blood beneath the skin, but without apparent wound.

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