contusion
Noun
Hard difficulty
What does “contusion” mean?
noun.a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise.
SAT Usage
This term is typically used in passages related to medical contexts, sports injuries, or discussions of physical trauma. It emphasizes the physical damage to tissue that results from impact, distinguishing it from general terms like "injury," as it specifically conveys the idea of localized bruising rather than broader or more severe harm.
Common Confusions
Contusion implies localized bruising from impact, while laceration usually suggests a cut or tear in the skin that may involve deeper tissue damage.
Do not choose contusion if the context emphasizes a clean or uninjured area rather than a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured.
Example Sentences
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The doctor noted a large contusion on the patient's arm.