CONCUSSION


Meaning of CONCUSSION in English

■ noun

1》 temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow on the head.

2》 a violent shock as from a heavy blow.

Derivatives

concuss verb

concussive adjective

Origin

ME: from L. concussio(n-) , from concutere 'dash together, shake'.

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