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    Contusión (en. Contusion)

    /kon.tuˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Internal injury caused by an impact, resulting in pain and possible swelling.
    The contusion on his leg prevented him from running for several days.
    La contusión en su pierna le impidió correr durante varios días.
    Blow that causes bruising on the skin without breaking.
    The doctor examined the contusion and recommended rest.
    El médico examinó la contusión y recomendó reposo.
    Physical state resulting from trauma without bone fracture.
    He suffered a contusion on the head, but it was not serious.
    Sufrió una contusión en la cabeza, pero no era grave.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contusio', ‘contusionis’, meaning 'blow' or 'impact'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cerebral contusion
    Injury to the brain caused by an impact.
    contusión cerebral
    muscular contusion
    Injury to the muscles caused by a blow.
    contusión muscular
    contusion on the skin
    Visible bruise on the skin due to a blow.
    contusión en la piel

    Related Words

    hematoma
    Accumulation of blood outside the blood vessels, often a consequence of a contusion.
    hematoma
    trauma
    Injury or damage to an organ or tissue caused by an impact or injury.
    traumatismo
    injury
    Damage or alteration of the integrity of an organ or tissue.
    lesión

    Slang Meanings

    bump
    After falling, he got a bump on his head.
    Después de caerse, le salió un chichón en la cabeza.
    bruise
    The bruise on his leg was noticeable after the blow.
    Se le notó el moretón en la pierna tras el golpe.