Contusion
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Contusion: An injury resulting in hemorrhage into the scan or other tissues where that issue is not broken, commonly referred to as a bruise and often resulting from a direct blow from a blunt object. Contusions of the skin result in pain swelling and purplish-red or dark red discoloration of the skin. Contusion injuries can occur to skin, muscle, bone, heart muscle, and other vascular tissues.
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Last updated 13 Oct 2011 20:47
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