1. bruises; injuries to tissue under the skin caused by a blow or impact, without breaking the skin
Usage: medical

Examples

• The accident victim suffered multiple contusions on his arms and legs.
• The doctor examined the contusions on the patient’s back.
• Minor contusions from the fall healed within a week.
• The athlete’s contusions were treated with ice and rest.
• X-rays showed no fractures, only soft tissue contusions.
• The child’s contusions were consistent with a playground accident.