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Noun: concussion  kun'kú-shun
  1. Injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
    "The football player suffered a concussion during the game"
     
  2. Any violent blow
    "The concussion from the car crash left him dazed"

Derived forms: concussions

Type of: accidental injury, blow, bump, injury

Encyclopedia: Concussion