contusion

• Nom désignant une lésion traumatique sans rupture de la peau, caractérisée par une coloration bleuâtre ou violacée de la zone touchée, généralement causée par un choc ou un impact.

A noun referring to an injury that does not break the skin but results in discoloration, typically caused by a blow or impact.

1. BruiseB2formalmedical

   An injury to the body that does not break the skin, causing discoloration due to bleeding under the skin.

   contusion

   • The doctor diagnosed the dark mark on his arm as a contusion.
   • She suffered a minor contusion after bumping into the table.
   • The athlete had a large contusion on his leg from the fall.

   Synonymesbruiseecchymosis

2. Bruising processC1formalmedical

   The act or process of causing a bruise, where blood vessels are damaged but the skin remains intact.

   action de contusionner

   • The contusion of the tissue occurred due to blunt force trauma.
   • Repeated contusion can lead to more serious internal injuries.
   • The medical report described the contusion as superficial.

   Synonymesbruising