concussion
noun
con·cus·sion
kən-ˈkə-shən
1
a
: a stunning, damaging, or shattering effect from a hard blow
especially
: a jarring injury of the brain resulting in disturbance of cerebral function
The football player suffered a concussion.
b
: a hard blow or collision
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