Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

bruised (in this sentence)

English answer:

(that feels) sensitive, sore, tender (like a bruise)

Added to glossary by Oso (X)
May 24, 2005 04:22
19 yrs ago
English term

bruised (in this sentence)

English Medical Medical (general)
DrugName is for deep pain that fees ***bruised***.

There's no bruises at all. The text is about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Please, what's the meaning of bruise in this case?

Discussion

Non-ProZ.com May 24, 2005:
sorry...that FEELS bruised.

Responses

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(that feels) sensitive, sore, tender (like a bruise)

Just an idea.
Good luck from Oso ¶:^)

An example:

"...... The affected area ***feels bruised and sore***, and the person tries to avoid being
touched, because of pain. *Carpal tunnel syndrome* ..."
www.zooscape.com/cgi-bin/ maitred/GreenCanyon/questp101242

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Note added at 2005-05-24 04:59:39 (GMT)
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From the same link:

\"...Carpal tunnel syndrome...This remedy can be used for flare-ups of inflammation or new injuries caused by repetitive use of the fingers and wrists. ****The area feels bruised and sore***, and cramping may occur. External application of herbal Arnica lotion or ointment may help to ease the swelling and soreness, while other remedies are used internally. ...\"
Peer comment(s):

agree XiaoRan
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agree msherms
25 mins
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agree sarahl (X) : hola Oso!
50 mins
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agree Carmen Schultz
2 hrs
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agree RHELLER
3 hrs
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agree jrb
3 hrs
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agree KathyT
3 hrs
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agree John Bowden : Yes, "bruised" refers not to how the pain was caused (e.g. a blow which eould leave a bruise), but how it feels (i.e. in contrast to an ache, a stabbing pain etc
7 hrs
Thank you, John ¶:^)
agree Angela Dickson (X) : it would probably be a constant low-level pain
9 hrs
Yes, thank you, Angela
agree Can Altinbay
10 hrs
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agree Alfa Trans (X)
10 hrs
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agree Robert Donahue (X)
1 day 20 hrs
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