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concussion

[kuhn-kuhsh-uhn]

noun

  1. Pathology.injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, or the like.

  2. shock caused by the impact of a collision, blow, etc.

  3. the act of violently shaking or jarring.



concussion

/ əˈʌʃə /

noun

  1. a jarring of the brain, caused by a blow or a fall, usually resulting in loss of consciousness

  2. any violent shaking; jarring

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

concussion

  1. An injury to a soft structure, especially the brain, produced by a violent blow or impact and followed by a temporary, sometimes prolonged, loss of function. A concussion of the brain results in transient loss of consciousness or memory.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • concussional adjective
  • concussant adjective
  • concussive adjective
  • Dzˈܲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of concussion1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin DzԳܲō-, stem of DzԳܲō “a shaking,” also “earthquake, extortion”; equivalent to concuss + -ion
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Farrell has been dogged by a persistent hip problem this season and has also been sidelined recently with concussion.

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She wasn’t sure whether it was a tear gas canister or less-lethal munition, but said she later sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a concussion.

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More than 520 additional former rugby players have joined a concussion lawsuit against the sport's authorities, according to the law firm bringing the case.

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Despite making six starts in 14 appearances with 37 tackles, Hart also battled two concussions and an ankle injury.

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The quick turnaround also gives Rickea Jackson, fresh off a concussion, more time to ease back into the lineup.

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