A bruising of tissue, including the brain is called a ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


contusion

A contusion is a bruising of tissue, including the brain. The term deconstructs into the suffix -ion meaning action, condition, and root contus- meaning bruise.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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