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   concussion

   /kənˈkʌʃn/

   noun

   • 1. temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow on the head: "he was carried off the pitch with concussion" Similar temporary unconsciousnesstemporary loss of consciousnessbang on the headmild cranial trauma
   • 2. a violent shock as from a heavy blow: "the ground shuddered with the concussion of the blast" Similar forceimpactshockjarringjoltingjoltshaking

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin concussio(n-), from the verb concutere ‘dash together, shake’ (see concuss).

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › concussionConcussion - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 12, 2024 · A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function. Effects are often short term and can include headaches and trouble with concentration, memory, balance, mood and sleep. Concussions usually are caused by an impact to the head or body that is associated with a change in brain function.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesConcussion: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments, Prevention

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   Jun 2, 2020 · A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that results from a bump, violent jolt or blow to your head that disrupts normal brain function. A concussion can also be caused by a hit to your body that is strong enough to cause your head to forcefully jerk backwards, forwards or to the side.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConcussionConcussion - Wikipedia

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   Concussion involves diffuse (as opposed to focal) brain injury, meaning that the dysfunction occurs over a widespread area of the brain rather than in a particular spot. It is thought to be a milder type of diffuse axonal injury, because axons may be injured to a minor extent due to stretching.

5. www.webmd.com › brain › concussionConcussions: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Aug 17, 2023 · A concussion is a brain injury often caused by a blow such as a fall or collision in sports. Photo Credit: Living Art Enterprises / Science Source. Concussion...

6. www.healthline.com › health › concussionConcussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments - Healthline

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   Nov 20, 2023 · A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can occur after an impact to your head. Concussions can also happen during a whiplash-type injury that causes your head and brain to...

7. concussionfoundation.org › concussionWhat is a Concussion? | Concussion Legacy Foundation

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   A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Rapid movement causes brain tissue to change shape, which can stretch and damage brain cells.

8. www.healthdirect.gov.au › concussionConcussion - symptoms, signs and treatment | healthdirect

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   Concussion is a mild brain injury caused by a knock or blow to the head or a sudden change in motion. Concussions are common in contact sports such as football and boxing. Common symptoms of concussion are confusion, memory loss, headache, vomiting and vision or speech problems.