Contusion vs. Laceration
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Difference Between Contusion and Laceration
Contusionnoun
A wound, such as a bruise, in which the skin is not broken, often having broken blood vessels and discolouration.
Lacerationnoun
An irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue.
The doctor sewed up the laceration in his arm.Contusionnoun
The act of bruising.
Lacerationnoun
The act of lacerating or tearing.
Contusionnoun
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
Lacerationnoun
a torn ragged wound
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Contusionnoun
the action of bruising;
the bruise resulted from a contusionLacerationnoun
the act of lacerating
