Medical Dictionary

1bruise

verb \ˈbrüz\
bruisedbruis·ing

Medical Definition of BRUISE

transitive verb
1
:  to inflict a bruise on :  contuse
2
:  wound, injure; especially :  to inflict psychological hurt on
intransitive verb
:  to undergo bruising <she bruises easily>

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