kən.ˈt(y)üzhən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English conteschown, from Middle French contusion, from Latin contusion-, contusio, from contusus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of contusing or the state of being contused
2. : a bruise caused by external violence and characterized by hemorrhage into and swelling of the superficial or deeper-lying tissues with or without a break in the covering skin or membrane
Synonyms: see wound