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concussion Definition

con·cus·sion (kən kus̸h′ən)

noun

  1. a violent shaking; agitation; shock, as from impact
  2. Med. a condition of impaired functioning of some organ, esp. the brain, as a result of a violent blow or impact

Etymology: ME concussioun < L concussio < pp. of concutere, shake violently < com-, together + quatere, to shake: see quash

Related Forms:

  • concussive con·cus′·sive (-kus′iv) adjective
concussion Synonyms

concussion

n.

  1. A violent shock

    impact, jolt, jarring, agitation; see bump 1, collision 1.

  2. The result of a blow

    shock, head trauma, loss of consciousness, crack; see injury 1, stupor.

concussion Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • brain: Mr Downing, surgeon, said he died from concussion of the brain.
  • gun: I felt the concussions of great guns tear past me through the murk.

Converse of object

  • suffer: To add to Britain's troubles Billy Hall suffered concussion going down on a loose ball.
  • sustain: Mr Row was thrown on the way home, sustaining concussion of the brain.
  • cause: Downstairs, the new light fitting falls on Thelma's head, causing concussion.
  • get: If the public get hit on the head by the ball they could get concussion or even get killed.
  • have: Someone is even moved to remark: " Lucky old Penny having concussion - at least she's down in the sun!
  • avoid: Affected horses will usually move with their heels landing first to try to avoid concussion to the painful toe region.

Adjective modifier

  • mild: I've been racing for 19 years and I've had mild concussion from previous shunts and going off the track.
  • slight: I was carried home with cuts, bruises and a slight concussion.
  • severe: That year I also enjoyed my first severe concussion!
  • minor: Apart from minor concussion she seemed quite good considering.
  • serious: A very serious concussion with several days of unconsciousness is also dangerous owing to the risk of the brain swelling.
  • bad: The nurses told us that she had bad concussion.

Modifies a noun

  • grenade: Two fully charged pulse cells and five concussion grenades were snugly held in his chest webbing.
  • injury: The weapons also needed to be light enough so that they would not break bones or cause concussion injuries to the players.
  • courtesy: The mega-popular Gaffer was unfortunately unable to ride after suffering a bout of concussion courtesy of a fall whilst racing in Poland on Saturday.
  • syndrome: Keywords; Short stay ward, head injury, post concussion syndrome.

Noun used with modifier

  • post: Keywords; Short stay ward, head injury, post concussion syndrome.
  • brain: Lessens the risk of jaw fractures, and brain concussion.