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concussion

con·cus·sion

UK/kənˈkʌʃən/ US/kənˈkʊʃən/ fairly common us

noun

1.

injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness

2.

Origin

From Latin concussiō. Equivalent to concuss + -ion.

Phrases

  • concussion fuse
  • concussion grenade
  • immaculate concussion
  • post-concussion syndrome

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