How Do You Spell CONTUSING?

Pronunciation: [kəntjˈuːsɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "contusing" is spelled with a "c" and "t" at the beginning, followed by "on" and "tus" and ending with "ing". In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be /kənˈtjuːzɪŋ/. The stress is on the second syllable, indicated by the accent mark. The root word is "contuse", meaning to bruise or injure by blunt force. The addition of "-ing" at the end of the word indicates ongoing action, making "contusing" a present participle.

CONTUSING Meaning and Definition

  1. Contusing is a verb that is derived from the noun "contusion." It refers to the act or process of causing injury to the body or an organ through the application of blunt force, resulting in a bruise or discoloration of the skin. Contusing specifically involves the infliction of a contusion.

    When an individual undergoes contusing, the vitality and integrity of the affected tissues are compromised due to the forceful impact exerted on them. The trauma experienced results in damage to small blood vessels, causing the escape of blood into the surrounding tissues. This extravasated blood accumulates and forms a bruise, characterized by the characteristic discoloration of the skin, often accompanied by swelling, tenderness, and pain.

    Contusing typically occurs due to external factors such as falls, blows, or collisions, where a significant impact is exerted on the body. The severity of the resulting contusion can range from minor discoloration to more severe cases where internal organs may be affected. In some instances, contusing can be intentional, as in the case of physical assault or abuse.

    Given the nature of contusions, they can serve as indicators or evidence of trauma when examining individuals who have experienced physical injuries. Medical professionals often analyze contusions to determine the extent and potential underlying injuries, providing valuable information for diagnosis and treatment.

Common Misspellings for CONTUSING

Etymology of CONTUSING

The word contusing is derived from the Latin term contusus, which means bruised. This Latin word is the past participle of the verb contundere, meaning to bruise.

Similar spelling words for CONTUSING

Conjugate verb Contusing

CONDITIONAL

I would contuse
we would contuse
you would contuse
he/she/it would contuse
they would contuse

FUTURE

I will contuse
we will contuse
you will contuse
he/she/it will contuse
they will contuse

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have contused
we will have contused
you will have contused
he/she/it will have contused
they will have contused

PAST

I contused
we contused
you contused
he/she/it contused
they contused

PAST PERFECT

I had contused
we had contused
you had contused
he/she/it had contused
they had contused

PRESENT

I contuse
we contuse
you contuse
he/she/it contuses
they contuse

PRESENT PERFECT

I have contused
we have contused
you have contused
he/she/it has contused
they have contused
I am contusing
we are contusing
you are contusing
he/she/it is contusing
they are contusing
I was contusing
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I will be contusing
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I will have been contusing
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I would have contused
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I would be contusing
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