noun

concussion

kuhn-KUH-shuhn

noun

A brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head, usually causing temporary confusion or loss of consciousness.

"He was taken to hospital with a suspected concussion after the fall."

"Doctors advised him to rest for a week to recover from the concussion."

How to Use Concussion

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA head injury from a hard knock that leaves someone dazed or briefly unconscious.

Common pairings

suffer a concussion concussion protocol mild concussion

concussions plural

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He was taken to hospital with a suspected _____ after the fall.

From Latin concussio ("a violent shaking"), from concutere ("to shake violently").

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