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What does concussion mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word concussion? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A violent collision or shock.
  2. (Commonwealth of Nations) An injury to part of the body, most especially the brain, caused by a violent blow, followed by loss of function.
  3. (law, civil law) The unlawful forcing of another by threats of violence to yield up something of value.
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In old times it used to be given as an injection for such conditions as cerebral concussion and asphyxia from drowning.
The Italian rider suffered concussion and a fractured left thumb that needed hospital treatment.
She had also been warned that since her concussion had been pretty bad she might also have some momentary blackouts.
Any painkillers containing opiates, such as laudanum, were out of the question until the concussion went away.
The grade 3 concussion and the retinal detachment were the most serious injuries observed.
The physician must carefully assess and reassess every athlete with a concussion.

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