concussion
noun
con·cus·sion
kən-ˈkə-shən 
1
a
: a stunning, damaging, or shattering effect from a hard blow
especially
: a jarring injury of the brain resulting in disturbance of cerebral function
The football player suffered a concussion.
b
: a hard blow or collision
Examples of concussion in a Sentence
She suffered a severe concussion after falling on the ice.
He went to hospital with concussion.
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The two exceptions were Guehi and Adam Wharton, who had both been taken to hospital for precautionary concussion checks after being struck in the face by the ball in separate second-half incidents.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 19 May 2025
On-Field: $74.5 million | Off-Field: $6 million After a Pro Bowl season in 2022 and a statistically similar 2023, Lawrence had a tougher 2024, posting a 2-8 record as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ starting quarterback in a campaign cut short by a shoulder injury and a concussion.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Tagovailoa suffered a concussion that knocked him out of action for multiple weeks, and the Dolphins' season just never recovered.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The senior overcome a concussion to win UCBACs, place third at the state tournament
C. Milton Wright 120-pound senior Kane Desch, who placed third at the state tournament, is The Aegis 2024-25 Wrestler of the Year.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 19 May 2025
On-Field: $74.5 million | Off-Field: $6 million After a Pro Bowl season in 2022 and a statistically similar 2023, Lawrence had a tougher 2024, posting a 2-8 record as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ starting quarterback in a campaign cut short by a shoulder injury and a concussion.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Tagovailoa suffered a concussion that knocked him out of action for multiple weeks, and the Dolphins' season just never recovered.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The senior overcome a concussion to win UCBACs, place third at the state tournament
C. Milton Wright 120-pound senior Kane Desch, who placed third at the state tournament, is The Aegis 2024-25 Wrestler of the Year.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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“Concussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concussion. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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concussion
noun
con·cus·sion
kən-ˈkəsh-ən
1
: a violent uneven motion
2
: a hard blow or collision
3
: bodily injury especially of the brain resulting from a sudden sharp jar (as from a blow)
Medical Definition
concussion
noun
con·cus·sion
kən-ˈkəsh-ən
1
: a hard blow or collision
2
: a condition resulting from the stunning, damaging, or shattering effects of a hard blow
especially
: a jarring injury of the brain resulting in disturbance of cerebral function and sometimes marked by permanent damage
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