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.