noun · formal
concussion
/kənˈkʌʃən/con·CUS·sion
A brain injury caused by a blow to the head that can make someone unconscious, dizzy, or confused.
Examples
“After the collision he was taken to hospital with a suspected concussion.”
“Doctors advised a period of rest after a concussion to allow the brain to heal.”
“Repeated concussions can have serious long-term effects on memory and mood.”
Band 8 sentence
“I'm wary of young players returning too soon after a concussion because repeated head trauma can impair cognitive function long-term.”
Collocations
- sustain a concussion
- mild/severe concussion
- diagnosed with a concussion
Word family
Common mistakes
He suffered concussion during the game.→He suffered a concussion during the game.
He had a brain concussion.→He had a concussion.
Say it for a higher band
5head injury→6minor head injury→7+concussion
Synonyms
brain injury
Easily confused
contusion
“He suffered a contusion to his forehead after the fall.”
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