concussion

concussion
 * Word:**

A violent attack in Leamington left a Warwick student with severe **concussion** and in need of hospital treatment.
 * Context Sentence:**

'Group of students attacked in Leamington' in //Warwick Boar// Issue 12 Volume 29 Tuesday 23 January 2007
 * Source:**

n. injury to the brain caused by a blow, violent shaking, etc, resulting in temporary unconsciousness
 * Definition:**

e,g: The patient is suffering from severe concussion following a blow to the head.