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contusions
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a bruise caused by blunt force trauma without piercing the skin
A contusion is a medical term for a bruise. It occurs when blood vessels under the skin are damaged, usually due to a bump or impact. Contusions can cause pain, swelling, and discoloration of the skin. They are often tender to the touch but usually fade away over time as the body reabsorbs the leaked blood and repairs the damaged tissue.
- He had a contusion on his arm from the fall.
- The athlete suffered a contusion during the game.
- Contusions on the leg were visible after the accident.
- She applied ice to reduce the swelling of the contusion.
- The doctor examined the contusion carefully.
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