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concussion

/kənˈkʌʃn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A traumatic injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head or body, resulting in temporary loss of normal brain function.

    - "John suffered a concussion during the football game."
    - "The boxer was diagnosed with a concussion after the match."
    - "Concussions can lead to serious long-term health issues."
Pronunciation
  1. /kənˈkʌʃn/



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Rhymes
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concussion , obsession , impression , expression , suppression
Variants
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concussion , concussions , concussive , concussion grenade , concussion grenades
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'concutere', meaning to shake violently.

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  1. A concussion can occur without losing consciousness.

  2. Concussions can lead to 'second impact syndrome', which is more severe when a person suffers another head injury before the first one has fully healed.

  3. Helmets and other protective gear can help reduce the risk of concussions but cannot completely prevent them.

Related Concepts
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  1. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A type of injury that results in damage to the brain, including concussions.

  2. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI): A mild form of TBI, also known as a concussion.

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Concussions have been a topic of concern in various sports, particularly football and hockey, due to their potential long-term effects on athletes' health. They have been the subject of numerous studies and debates regarding safety measures and protocols.

How to Memorize "concussion"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person taking a hard hit to the head and experiencing symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and headache.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'concussion' with 'brain injury' and 'head trauma'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'CHARLIE' to remember the symptoms of a concussion: Confusion, Amnesia, Ringing in the ears, Loss of consciousness, Headache, Irritability, and Dizziness.

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