concussion

A noun referring to an injury to the brain caused by a blow or violent impact, often resulting in temporary loss of consciousness or other symptoms.

• 🇵🇹Lesão cerebral causada por um impacto ou movimento brusco da cabeça, que pode provocar perda temporária de consciência, confusão ou outros sintomas. Também pode se referir ao estado de choque ou abalo resultante desse tipo de trauma.

1. Brain injury B2 formal medical

   A temporary injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head, often resulting in confusion or temporary loss of consciousness.

   • The athlete suffered a concussion after falling off his bike.
   • Doctors monitored her closely after the concussion.
   • Symptoms of a concussion include headache and dizziness.

   🇵🇹Concussão cerebral

2. Violent blow C1 formal

   A strong, jarring impact or shock, often from a collision or explosion.

   • The concussion from the explosion shattered nearby windows.
   • The car crash produced a powerful concussion that shook the ground.
   • He felt the concussion of the hammer striking the metal.

   🇵🇹Onda de choque

   Sinônimos: bangblowcollisioncrashimpactjarringjoltshock

• concussions plural form
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• concussion's possessive singular form