concussion

2 definitions • 4 examples

temporary damage to the brain caused by a fall or hit on the head or by violent shaking:

I think he may have had a concussion.

Many patients with concussion are not seen by a neuropsychologist.

He was taken to hospital suffering from concussion.

UK I would rather injure an arm or leg than get concussion.

a usually temporary injury to the brain caused by a fall or hit on the head or by violent shaking