contuse

• Verbe signifiant meurtrir ou endommager des tissus sans rompre la peau, généralement utilisé dans un contexte médical.

A verb meaning to bruise or injure tissue without breaking the skin, typically used in medical contexts.

1. Bruise or injure tissueC1formalmedical

   To injure the underlying soft tissue or bone without breaking the skin, typically resulting in a bruise.

   Contusionner

   • The doctor noted that the fall had contused the patient's shoulder.
   • A heavy blow can contuse the muscle and cause swelling.
   • The athlete contused his knee during the game, but the skin remained intact.

   Synonymesbruisedamagehurtinjure