Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: concussion
IPA transcription: [kənk'ʌʃən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: concussion
    Meaning: injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
  • Synonyms: concussion
    Meaning: any violent blow
Usage examples
  • "I think I'll sit up now," said the concussion patient.
  • Blood clots had formed in this dissolving mass, taking on the color of wine dregs. Both contusion and concussion of the brain had occurred.
  • It seemed to me that the falling stones were meeting with an earlier resistance, and that the concussion gave a more abrupt and deadened sound.
  • Mohammed Ferriera was still unconscious, the girl reported; he had a minor concussion, but the medics were not greatly disturbed, and expected him to be fully recovered in a few weeks.