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Definition of Concussion

Concussion
Concussion Con*cus"sion, n. [L. concussio, fr. concutere, concussum, to shake violenty; con- + quatere to shake. See Cashier, Quash.] 1. A shaking or agitation; a shock; caused by the collision of two bodies. It is believed that great ringing of bells, in populous cities, hath dissipated pestilent air; which may be from the concussion of the air. --Bacon. 2. (Med.) A condition of lowered functional activity, without visible structural change, produced in an organ by a shock, as by fall or blow; as, a concussion of the brain. 3. (Civil Law) The unlawful forcing of another by threats of violence to yield up something of value. Then concussion, rapine, pilleries, Their catalogue of accusations fill. --Daniel. Concussion fuse (Mil.), one that is ignited by the concussion of the shell when it strikes. Syn: See Shock.

Meaning of Concussion from wikipedia

- A concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a head injury that temporarily affects brain functioning. Symptoms may include headache...
- concussion or concuss in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. Concussion may also refer to: Concussion (2013...
- Post-concussion syndrome (PCS), also known as persisting symptoms after concussion, is a set of symptoms that may continue for w****s, months, or years...
- Concussion is a 2015 American biographical sports drama film written and directed by Peter Landesman, based on the exposé "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie...
- Concussion, a type of mild traumatic brain injury that is caused by a direct or indirect hit to the head, body,neck, or face. Concussions can be caused...
- The National Football League concussion committee was an NFL head, neck and spine medical committee from 2007 to 2010. Statements from the former co-chair...
- Concussions and play-related head blows in American football have been shown to be the cause of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which has led...
- While much attention in the NFL has focused on limiting or treating concussions, the latest medical research indicates that the brain damage in CTE is...
- rate, may also prevent concussions. Prevention of undiagnosed and repeat injury is of importance in sports-related concussions. Every three minutes, a...
- Concussions in professional rugby union are the most common injury received. Concussion can occur where an individual experiences an impact to the head...