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Contusion
01
an injury that leaves a bruise and causes extreme pain but does not break the skin tissue
What is a "contusion"?
A contusion is a medical term for a bruise. It occurs when blood vessels under the skin are damaged, usually due to a bump or impact. Contusions can cause pain, swelling, and discoloration of the skin. They are often tender to the touch but usually fade away over time as the body reabsorbs the leaked blood and repairs the damaged tissue.
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the action of injuring body tissue by an impact or blow, resulting in bruising or hematoma without a break in the skin
contusion
n
contuse
v
Example
The boxer felt intense pain from the forceful contusion to his side during the match.
He was diagnosed with a multiple contusion of the ribs.
Police are investigating reports that the arresting officers used excessive contusion tactics on the suspect.
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