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concussionTemporary unconsciousness resulting from a blow to the head. It is often followed by amnesia for events immediately preceding the blow. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Having been severely tortured by security officers, Huitian is now suffering a brain concussion. Young football players who receive blows to the head while on the gridiron can develop potentially deadly brain concussions even if they do not lose consciousness immediately after the injury, cautions a group of Colorado physicians. The impact site for a large number of brain concussions in sports is the lower jaw or chin. |
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