contusion — an injury to part of the body that does not break the skin but causes a bruise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an injury to part of the body that does not break the skin but causes a bruise
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtuːʒən/
Example Sentences
- After falling off his bike, Tom proudly showed off his colorful leg contusion like it was a work of art.
- The doctor examined the contusion and recommended ice therapy.
- She got a massive contusion on her forehead from walking into a glass door she thought was open.
contusion
NOUN[/kənˈtuːʒən/]
an injury to part of the body that does not break the skin but causes a bruise
After the soccer collision, a dark contusion bloomed on his shin.
From contusion comes confusion, then conclusion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin contundere, meaning 'to strike together' or 'to bruise.' The word describes an injury caused by blunt force trauma, as if struck repeatedly with a hammer, resulting in bruising without breaking the skin.
Breakdown
con- (together) + tundere (to strike, beat). The prefix con- indicates combined or collective action, while tundere denotes striking or pounding motion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After falling off his bike, Tom proudly showed off his colorful leg contusion like it was a work of art.”
“The doctor examined the contusion and recommended ice therapy.”
“She got a massive contusion on her forehead from walking into a glass door she thought was open.”
“The athlete's contusion was visible through his uniform.”
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