Concussion: Brain injury causing loss of consciousness and bruising of the brain. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Concussion is available below.
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Injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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