Contusion

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1. Noun

The act or process of beating, bruising, or pounding; the state of being beaten or bruised.

2. Noun

A bruise; an injury attended with more or less disorganization of the subcutaneous tissue and effusion of blood beneath the skin, but without apparent wound.

3. Noun

an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
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