CONTUSION


Meaning of CONTUSION in English

[con.tu.sion] n [ME conteschown, fr. MF contusion, fr. L contusion-, contusio, fr. contundere to pound, bruise, fr. com- + tundere to beat; akin to Goth stautan to strike, Skt tudati he pushes] (15c): injury to tissue usu. without laceration: bruise 1a -- con.tuse vt

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