contusion

Definition

  • noun: injury to tissue usually without laceration
  • noun: an injury that usually does not break the skin
  • synonyms: bruise

Examples

  • He suffered multiple 'contusions' of the leg.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Personal effects include a watch, undergarment, pink waitress uniform. The ring's missing. Seems to be an interesting contusion... under the ring finger of the left hand. Accidental? Agent Desmond, could you hold the finger for me, please? (..)
    1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me