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concussion

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion means: An injury caused by a hard hit, usually to the head, that temporarily affects how the brain works.

noun

HEAD INJURYB2

An injury caused by a hard hit, usually to the head, that temporarily affects how the brain works.

  • He suffered a concussion.
  • The fall left her with a mild concussion.
  • The player missed two games because of concussion.

Common phrases: suffer a concussion, mild concussion, head concussion

Questions about concussion

What does concussion mean?

An injury caused by a hard hit, usually to the head, that temporarily affects how the brain works.

What is concussion in other languages?

Türkçe: beyin sarsıntısı · Español: conmoción cerebral · Français: commotion cérébrale · Deutsch: Gehirnerschütterung · Italiano: commozione cerebrale · 日本語: 脳震盪

How do you pronounce concussion?

It is pronounced /kənˈkʌʃən/.

How do you use concussion in a sentence?

He suffered a concussion. The fall left her with a mild concussion.

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