Cryptic crossword clue
Chaos after female is sent out for tests initially – for a bruise 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CONTUSION

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The straight part
We know that "a bruise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a bruise = contusion.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONTUSION mean?

CONTUSION noun
  1. A wound, such as a bruise, in which the skin is not broken, often having broken blood vessels and discolouration.
  2. The act of bruising.

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