concussion
nounfemininetécnico/kõkuˈsɐ̃w̃/low
con·cus·são
Definition
A traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head, resulting in temporary impairment of brain function.
He was diagnosed with a concussion after the fall.
The protocol for managing a concussion involves physical and cognitive rest.
Common collocations
suffer a concussionconcussion symptomspost-concussion syndromeconcussion protocol
Etymology
Do latim 'concussio, -onis'.