traumatic brain injury

American  

[traw-mat-ik breyn in-juh-ree, truh-mat-ik] / trɔˈmæt ɪk ˈbreɪn ˌɪn dʒə ri, trəˈmæt ɪk /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. damage to the brain from a source outside the body, such as an object that strikes the head violently or penetrates the skull, which causes symptoms ranging from headache and dizziness to permanent physical or mental disability: TBI

   After the car accident, he was diagnosed with a severe traumatic brain injury that greatly affected his memory and ability to concentrate.

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Etymology

Origin of traumatic brain injury

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

"Traumatic brain injury is a chronic condition that requires long term follow-ups to understand patient outcomes. Delaying decisions regarding life support may be warranted to better identify patients whose condition may improve."

From Science Daily • May 13, 2024

Traumatic brain injury can occur from a blow to the head caused by a fall, traffic accident, assault or sports injury.

From US News • Aug. 3, 2015

Traumatic brain injury can lead to attentional and memory deficits as well as increased anger, impulsivity and irritability—which make for a poor match with the corrections world.

From Scientific American • Feb. 4, 2012

"Traumatic brain injury has both a physical and psychological component, and so does PTSD."

From Newsweek • Nov. 8, 2010

Traumatic brain injury results from the jostling of the brain.

From Washington Post • Jul. 18, 2010