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concussion

con·cus·sion [ kən kúsh'n ] (plural con·cus·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. medicine mild brain injury: an injury to the brain, often resulting from a blow to the head, that can cause temporary disorientation, memory loss, or unconsciousness

2. medicine injury to bodily organ: an injury to an organ of the body, usually caused by a violent blow or shaking

3. sudden jolt or shock: any sudden violent jolting or shaking


con·cus·sive [ kən kússiv ] adjective
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