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contusion Definition

con·tu·sion (kən tyo̵̅o̅′z̸hən, -to̵̅o̅-)

noun

  1. a bruising or being bruised
  2. a bruise; injury in which the skin is not broken

Etymology: ME contusioun < L contusio: see contuse

contusion Synonyms

contusion

n.

bruise, black-and-blue mark, wound; see bruise, injury 1.

contusion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Theory is I'm having spontaneous contusions into the soft tissues on top of the joints.
  • cause: DR. ADDISON: Cause very slight liver contusion in humans.

Adjective modifier

  • cerebral: Cerebral contusions These are bruises to the brain, caused when the brain bounces off the inside of the skull.
  • haemorrhagic: On the second image, a haemorrhagic contusion is seen in the cerebellum.
  • cortical: The area of the cortical contusion is outlined in purple.
  • pulmonary: It is always associated with significant pulmonary contusion resulting in hypoxia.
  • slight: DR. ADDISON: Cause very slight liver contusion in humans.
  • extensive: The muscles and associated tissues in this region had been destroyed and there were very extensive subcutaneous contusions.

Modifies a noun

  • injury: Two types of contusion injury can occur: Acute anterior compartment syndrome - syndrome is usually caused by a muscle tear or an impact.

Noun used with modifier

  • brain: Brain contusions Bruises of the brain that can be seen on CT brain scans.
  • muscle: One of the complications associated with muscle contusions is called myositis ossificans ( bone growth within the muscle ).
  • eye: Black eyes, split lips and eye contusions, not to mention cuts, scrapes and lacerations, are more than common.