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concussion

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concussion


Main Entry:
con·cus·sion Listen to the pronunciation of concussion
Pronunciation:
\kən-ˈkə-shən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English concussioun, from Latin concussion-, concussio, from concutere to shake violently, from com- + quatere to shake
Date:
14th century
1 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 collision2: agitation, shaking
synonyms see impact
con·cus·sive Listen to the pronunciation of concussive \-ˈkə-siv\ adjective


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