Traumatic Brain Injury Definition

noun
Injury to the brain caused by an external force such as a violent blow to the head, resulting in loss of consciousness, memory loss, dizziness, and confusion, and in some cases leading to long-term health effects, including motor and sensory problems, cognitive and behavioral dysfunction, and dementia.
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Other Word Forms of Traumatic Brain Injury

Noun

Singular:
traumatic brain injury
Plural:
traumatic brain injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury Sentence Examples

  • Early reports stated that the 45-year-old actress and mother of two had suffered from a traumatic brain injury and the hospital listed her in critical condition.

  • What is post traumatic amnesia with regards to traumatic brain injury?

  • Symptoms of traumatic brain injury include problems with thinking, memory, and judgment as well as mood swings and difficulty with coordination and balance.

  • The most important consequence of head trauma is traumatic brain injury.

  • Learning difficulties may also be caused by such medical conditions as a traumatic brain injury or brain infections such as encephalitis or meningitis.

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