contusion

/kənˈtʌʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

a bruise or injury to soft tissue without a break in the skin, caused by a blow or fall.

“She developed a large contusion on her knee after falling on the ice.”

2. noun

a state of being mentally confused or disordered.

“The patient was in a deep contusion after the accident.”

Synonyms

  • bruise
  • coup
  • ecchymosis

Antonyms

  • health
  • wholeness