Definition of Concussion

Con`cus´sion
n.1.A shaking or agitation; a shock; caused by the collision of two bodies.
2.(Med.) A condition of lowered functional activity, without visible structural change, produced in an organ by a shock, as by fall or blow; as, a concussion of the brain.
3.(Civil Law) The unlawful forcing of another by threats of violence to yield up something of value.
Concussion fuse
(Mil.) one that is ignited by the concussion of the shell when it strikes.


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