contusion

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Contusion

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kənˈtjuːʒən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kənˈtuʒən/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular contusion

Plural contusions

1. A contusion is a bruise that is caused by broken blood vessels.