noun
contusion
kuhn-TYOO-zhuhn
Contusion (noun) means a bruise; an injury that discolors the skin without breaking it. Example: “The doctor noted several contusions on the patient's arm.”
noun
1
A bruise; an injury that discolors the skin without breaking it.
"The doctor noted several contusions on the patient's arm."
How to use contusion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical term for a bruise.
When to use it
Mostly used in medical or clinical contexts; "bruise" is the everyday word.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
minor contusion
severe contusion
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Word forms
- Plural
- contusions
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French contusion, from Latin contusio, from contundere ("to beat, to bruise"), from com- plus tundere ("to beat").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for contusion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “contusion” mean?
The word “contusion” means a bruise; an injury that discolors the skin without breaking it. In plain terms, a medical term for a bruise.
How do you pronounce “contusion”?
“Contusion” is pronounced kuhn-TYOO-zhuhn (/kənˈtuʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “contusion” in a sentence?
Here is “contusion” used in a sentence: “The doctor noted several contusions on the patient's arm.”
What part of speech is “contusion”?
“Contusion” is a noun.
Where does the word “contusion” come from?
The word “contusion” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Middle French contusion, from Latin contusio, from contundere ("to beat, to bruise"), from com- plus tundere ("to beat").
