Meaning of BRUISE

Pronunciation:			brooz
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Matching Terms:			bruised, bruiser, bruisewort, bruising
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A bruise or "contusion" is an traumatic injury of the soft tissues which results in breakage of the local capillaries and leakage of red blood cells. In the skin it can be seen as a reddish-purple discoloration which does not blanch when pressed upon. When it fades it becomes green and brown as the body metabolizes the blood cells in the skin. It is best treated with local application of a cold pack immediately after injury.
Thesaurus Terms
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