noun · formal

concussion

/kənˈkʌʃən/con·CUS·sion

Band 7+speakingtask2

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

concuss verbconcussive adjectiveconcussion noun

Common mistakes

He suffered concussion during the game.He suffered a concussion during the game.

He had a brain concussion.He had a concussion.

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5head injury6minor head injury7+concussion

Synonyms

brain injury

Easily confused

contusion

He suffered a contusion to his forehead after the fall.

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