Definition of "contusion" [con•tu•sion]

• An injury in which the skin is not broken; a bruise. (noun)

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• "Shanahan said he met with McNabb last Tuesday to discuss the quarterback's various injuries - sore hamstrings and a shin contusion among them - and asked McNabb whether he was healthy enouugh to play at Detroit."
• "C Gerald Laird (left shin contusion) was injured May 4, and he hasn't played since."
• "Edmonton LW and captain Ethan Moreau has yet to play this season because of a left ankle contusion from the preseason. ..."