Or contusion; Patch of discoloration on the skin resulting from seepage of blood from damaged underlying vessels. It is caused by injury, usually a blow. The change in color of a bruise is due to degradation of hemoglobin in the tissues.An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration; SYN. contusion.
häufige Form von Verletzungen durch stumpfe Gewalt (Schlag, Stoß); meist mit einem Bluterguß verbunden.
To injure the underlying soft tissue of bone of; SYN. contuse.