concussion
con·cus·sion
noun \kən-ˈkə-shən\Definition of CONCUSSION
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a : a stunning, damaging, or shattering effect from a hard blow; especially : a jarring injury of the brain resulting in disturbance of cerebral function b : a hard blow or collision
— con·cus·sive \-ˈkə-siv\ adjective
Examples of CONCUSSION
- She suffered a severe concussion after falling on the ice.
- He went to hospital with concussion.
Origin of CONCUSSION
Middle English concussioun, from Latin concussion-, concussio, from concutere to shake violently, from com- + quatere to shake
First Known Use: 14th century
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