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I had a snowboarding accident. I fell off a horse. I've had a concussion, a fractured rib... I walk into walls. I'm always bruised up.
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Meaning of "concussion" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONCUSSION

concussion  [kənˈkʌʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONCUSSION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Concussion is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONCUSSION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

concussion

Concussion

Concussion, from the Latin concutere or concussus, is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. The terms mild brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, mild head injury, minor head trauma, and concussion may be used interchangeably, although the last is often treated as a narrower category. Although the term "concussion" is still used in sports literature as interchangeable with "MHI" or "MTBI", the general clinical medical literature now uses "MTBI" instead. In this article, "concussion" and "MTBI" are used interchangeably. Frequently defined as a head injury with a temporary loss of brain function, concussion causes a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms, which may not be recognized if subtle. Treatment involves monitoring as well as physical and cognitive rest. Symptoms usually resolve within three weeks, though they may persist or complications may occur. Those who have had one concussion seem more susceptible to another, especially if the new injury occurs before symptoms from the previous concussion have completely resolved.

Definition of concussion in the English dictionary

The definition of concussion in the dictionary is a jarring of the brain, caused by a blow or a fall, usually resulting in loss of consciousness. Other definition of concussion is any violent shaking; jarring.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONCUSSION


Belarussian
ˌbɛləʊˈrʌʃən
discussion
dɪˈskʌʃən
percussion
pəˈkʌʃən
Prussian
ˈprʌʃən
repercussion
ˌriːpəˈkʌʃən
rushen
ˈrʌʃən
Russian
ˈrʌʃən
station
ˈsteɪʃən
submission
səbˈmɪʃən
subscription
səbˈskrɪpʃən
succussion
sʌˈkʌʃən
suggestion
səˈdʒɛstʃən
suspension
səˈspɛnʃən
tradition
trəˈdɪʃən
transaction
trænˈzækʃən
translation
trænsˈleɪʃən
transmission
trænzˈmɪʃən
transportation
ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən
vacation
vəˈkeɪʃən
version
ˈvɜːʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONCUSSION

concubitancy
concubitant
concupiscence
concupiscent
concupiscible
concupy
concur
concurred
concurrence
concurrency
concurrent
concurrent engineering
concurrent processing
concurrent user
concurrent versions system
concurrently
concurring
concuss
concussed
concussive

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONCUSSION

admission
commission
compassion
compression
confession
conversion
depression
emission
expression
impression
mission
obsession
passion
permission
possession
pression
profession
progression
regression
session
suppression

Synonyms and antonyms of concussion in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONCUSSION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «concussion» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of concussion

Translation of «concussion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONCUSSION

Find out the translation of concussion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of concussion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «concussion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

脑震荡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

conmoción cerebral
570 millions of speakers

English

concussion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हिलाना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اِرْتِـجَاج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сотрясение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

concussão cerebral
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আলোড়ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

commotion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gegaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gehirnerschütterung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

脳震盪
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

뇌진탕
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Geger
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự chấn động
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூளையதிர்ச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्तेजना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sarsıntı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

commozione cerebrale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wstrząśnienie mózgu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

струс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

contuzie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διάσειση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

harsingskudding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hjärnskakning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hjernerystelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of concussion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONCUSSION»

The term «concussion» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.283 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONCUSSION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «concussion» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «concussion» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about concussion

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5 QUOTES WITH «CONCUSSION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word concussion.
1
Michael Cera
I broke my nose and got a concussion when I was 13.
2
Mila Kunis
I had a snowboarding accident. I fell off a horse. I've had a concussion, a fractured rib... I walk into walls. I'm always bruised up.
3
Jane Leavy
News writing and sports writing have become synonymous. And it started with, you know, free agency, and now it's in the concussion debate.
4
Tom Udall
Athletes, coaches and parents today are increasingly aware of the danger of concussion, and this awareness influences decisions about buying new and reconditioned football helmets.
5
Thomas Willis
Sometimes a great wound or concussion of the head, especially which happens by falling headlong from an high place, brings a prejudice and weakness to the animal faculty, dulling the understanding.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONCUSSION»

Discover the use of concussion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to concussion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis from the NFL to ...
America's favorite sport has a serious problem.
Christopher Nowinski, 2006
2
Kids, Sports, and Concussion: A Guide for Coaches and ...
In addition to explaining in simple, clear, and complete terms what a concussion is and how it can alter the brain function of children and youths, this guide discusses new technologies and equipment that may help prevent concussion.
William P. Meehan M.D., 2011
3
The Heads-up on Sport Concussion
This book is focused and authoritative in its treatment of a poorly understood medical problem.
Gary S. Solomon, Karen M. Johnston, Mark R. Lovell, 2006
4
League of Denial: The NFL, Concussions, and the Battle for Truth
Based on exclusive interviews, previously undisclosed documents and private emails, this is the story of what the NFL knew and when it knew it – questions at the heart of crisis that threatens football, from the highest levels all the way ...
Mark Fainaru-Wada, Steve Fainaru, 2013
5
Ahead of the Game: The Parents' Guide to Youth Sports Concussion
A new look at understanding and preventing sports concussion in children and teens
Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, 2012
6
Sports Concussion and Neck Trauma: Preventing Injury for ...
This book provides education on the long term effects of repetitive concussions and provides the latest research, rules/regulations and equipment considerations for sports concussion and neck trauma.
Kelly J. Roush, 2012
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Concussion in Sports, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine
This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will explore all aspects of sports-related concussion, such as the biomechanics and epidemiology of concussions,as well as special considerations for female and pediatric athletes.
William P. Meehan, Lyle J. Micheli, 2010
8
Throwaway Players: The Concussion Crisis, from Pee Wee ...
The underbelly of the National Football League: a rare insider's look into the world of arthritis, dementia, and suicide.
Gay Culverhouse, 2012
9
Concussions and Our Kids: America's Leading Expert on How to ...
An expert on the head trauma crisis in sports provides a guide to concussions in youth sports -- what they are, how to treat them and how to protect young athletes. 30,000 first printing.
Robert C. Cantu, Mark Hyman, 2012
10
Pediatric and Adolescent Concussion: Diagnosis, Management, ...
This book reviews the history, current literature and recent research on pediatric concussion, including assessing symptoms, diagnosing, and clinically managing injuries. Coverage extends to causes, controversies, and ethical issues.
Jennifer Niskala Apps, Kevin D. Walter, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONCUSSION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term concussion is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wong tested for concussion after diving catch in opener
CHICAGO • Cardinals infielder Kolten Wong was unavailable to start the finale of Tuesday's day-night doubleheader after making a diving ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
2
World-renowned concussion expert says Bombers on thin ice with …
Dr. Charles Tator, director of the Canadian Sports Concussion Project in Toronto, says far too often teams don't follow the six steps for a return ... «Winnipeg Sun, Jul 15»
3
Father Faces Criminal Charges for Allegedly Giving Daughter …
A State College man faces assault charges for allegedly giving his nine-year-old daughter a concussion and refusing to take her to the hospital. «State College News, Jul 15»
4
Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong ruled out for concussion
Wong is still dealing with a headache however, and manager Mike Matheny says Matt Carpenter will probably start at second for the nightcap ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
5
Former NFLer, 49er Chris Borland On Retiring Due To Concussion
It seems that while Borland placed more importance on his overall health when he made the surprising decision to retire from the NFL, the rest ... «Headlines & Global News, Jul 15»
6
Concussion Claims Another Career
Brisbane defender Matt Maguire has been forced into retirement due to a severe concussion suffered during a NEAFL match on Anzac Day ... «Australian Football Association of North America, Jul 15»
7
England full-back Mike Brown says concussion left him feeling low
I think people are aware so much of [concussion] now and if I can miss an England against Ireland game and a quarter of the season with ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
8
California Community College Athletic Departments to Benefit from …
Nearly 100 California community colleges will have access to specially priced, state-of-the-art concussion baseline testing to cover their ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
9
Report: Despite growth in the device industry, effective concussion
Despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars on research and development, the jury is still out on whether medical devices and treatments ... «FierceMedicalDevices, Jul 15»
10
NHL concussion protocol puts players at risk
The NHL puts concussion diagnosis and return-to-play protocols solely in the hands of its teams and team physicians. This creates a conflict of ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Concussion [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/concussion>. Apr 2024 ».
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