concussion

[ kuhn-kuhsh-uhn ]

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.

concussion

/ 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

concussion

/ 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.

Derived Forms

• conˈcussive, adjective

Other Words From

• con·cussion·al con·cus·sant [k, uh, n-, kuhs, -, uh, nt], adjective
• con·cussive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of concussion¹

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

Example Sentences

Ollie Sleightholme makes his first England start on the wing in place of the injured Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, while Sam Underhill comes in for Tom Curry, who is also missing with concussion.

From BBC

The Dolphins’ are 2-6 under coach Mike McDaniel, but three of those defeats occurred when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined for four games after being placed on injured reserve because of a concussion.

From Los Angeles Times

However, their rhythm was broken as Feyi-Waboso was temporarily forced off for a head injury and Curry, who has missed part of the early season with a concussion on club duty, trudged off permanently after a bad head knock.

From BBC

Scotland winger Darcy Graham will miss Sunday's autumn Test with South Africa because of a concussion sustained during his four-try performance against Fiji.

From BBC

Tua Tagovailoa's return from concussion sparked a big upturn in the Miami Dolphins' lifeless offence, but not enough as Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland booted a 34-yard field goal to seal a 28-27 win for Arizona.

From BBC

Related Words

• bump
• injury
• shock
• trauma