concussion

American  

[kuhn-kuhsh-uhn] / kənˈkʌʃ ən /

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.

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concussion British  

/ kənˈkʌʃən /

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

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concussion Scientific  

/ kən-kŭsh′ən /

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 Word Forms

• concussant adjective
• concussional adjective
• concussive adjective

Etymology

Origin of concussion

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin concussiōn-, stem of concussiō “a shaking,” also “earthquake, extortion”; equivalent to concuss + -ion

Example Sentences

By uncovering the biological factors that influence neural recovery, they hope to identify new ways to improve healing after brain injuries, including concussions and other forms of trauma.

From Science Daily

It is also likely to be able to be used beyond the military, significantly benefitting research into sports concussion, dementia and epilepsy, researchers added.

From BBC

He missed only one game after sustaining a concussion against Nebraska and sat out only a few practices after taking a crunching hit against Washington last weekend that led to neck spasms.

From Los Angeles Times

After missing the Bruins’ game against Ohio State because of a concussion, he returned to play against Washington the following week.

From Los Angeles Times

And when Gabriel suffered a concussion, it was suddenly Sanders’s offense—and it went about as horribly as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• bump
• injury
• shock
• trauma