Definitions for concussion
kənˈkʌʃ əncon·cus·sion

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. concussion(noun)

   injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness

2. concussion(noun)

   any violent blow

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. concussion(Noun)

   a violent collision or shock

2. concussion(Noun)

   an injury to part of the body, most especially the brain, caused by a violent blow, followed by loss of function

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Concussion(noun)

   a shaking or agitation; a shock; caused by the collision of two bodies

2. Concussion(noun)

   a condition of lowered functional activity, without visible structural change, produced in an organ by a shock, as by fall or blow; as, a concussion of the brain

3. Concussion(noun)

   the unlawful forcing of another by threats of violence to yield up something of value

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of concussion in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of concussion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of concussion in a Sentence

1. Emily Kroshus:

   This does not mean that concussion education itself is an ineffective concept, but that current approaches have tended to be designed in a way that they are not targeting and changing attitudes/beliefs that are actually driving concussion reporting behavior.

2. Julian Bailes:

   There really is no concussion pill, there's no specific medication we have to treat these, it's recognition, it's taking that individual out of harm's way for future impacts or blast injury, and it's allowing the brain to heal.

3. Rosemarie Scolaro Moser:

   Taking time off from school or work to rest immediately following a concussion facilitates healing, the problem is that many doctors interpret the research on exercise introduction to mean that by day two or three the student should be up and running.

4. Dave Marver:

   So, we have a multi-layer design that does both of those things, reduces concussion risk and protects against skull fracture.

5. Todd Nelson:

   Football and all sports are great — great for kids — and yes, they have risks, it’s our responsibility not to abandon these sports, but to increase and highlight education about concussion, which in turn decreases risk.Life itself has risks, and Todd Nelson can get a concussion slipping on Todd Nelson steps.

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