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bruise
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[ verb ] injure the underlying soft tissue of bone of
Synonyms Examples "I bruised my knee" Used in print (The Atlanta Constitution...)We press him to conform_to our comfortable conceptions and not to bruise our satisfactions with his word , and God 's . (Mary Savage, Just for Tonight....)In_spite_of her attempt to preserve her balance , she fell , bruising her arm on a naked stone . |
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[ noun ] (medicine) an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
Synonyms Used in print (Walter H. Buchsbaum, "Advances in Medical Electronics"...)Recently many doctors have installed ultrasonic vibration machines for deep massage of bruises , contusions , and simple bursitis . Related terms |
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