concussion
A concussion is a mild brain injury caused by a hit to the head or a violent shaking of the body. It usually causes temporary symptoms like headaches, confusion, and dizziness.
예시
3 / 5He got a concussion after falling off his bike.
He suffered a brain injury after falling from his bicycle.
The patient was diagnosed with a mild concussion following the traffic accident.
The doctor identified a slight head injury after the car crash.
I think I have a concussion because I feel very dizzy.
I believe I have a head injury because the room is spinning.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'CON-cussion' as a 'CON-tact' (hit) that makes your brain move like a 'Cushion' hitting a wall.
빠른 퀴즈
The athlete had to stop playing because he suffered a ______ during the game.
정답!
정답은: concussion
예시
He got a concussion after falling off his bike.
everydayHe suffered a brain injury after falling from his bicycle.
The patient was diagnosed with a mild concussion following the traffic accident.
formalThe doctor identified a slight head injury after the car crash.
I think I have a concussion because I feel very dizzy.
informalI believe I have a head injury because the room is spinning.
Recent studies examine the long-term effects of repeated concussions in sports.
academicNew research looks at the lasting impact of multiple head injuries in athletics.
The team must follow the official concussion protocol before the player returns.
businessThe organization must use the safety rules for head injuries before the employee works again.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
signs of a concussion
visible symptoms of a head injury
concussion protocol
a set of rules for treating athletes with head injuries
post-concussion syndrome
symptoms that last for weeks after a head injury
자주 혼동되는 단어
Confusion is a mental state of not being clear; a concussion is a physical injury that causes that state.
사용 참고사항
The word is almost always used in a medical or sports context to describe the result of a physical impact to the head.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use the word 'headache' when they specifically mean the medical condition of a 'concussion'.
암기 팁
Think of 'CON-cussion' as a 'CON-tact' (hit) that makes your brain move like a 'Cushion' hitting a wall.
어원
Derived from the Latin word 'concussionem', which means 'a shaking' or 'a jolt'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In North America, there is significant cultural awareness regarding concussions due to safety concerns in American football.
빠른 퀴즈
The athlete had to stop playing because he suffered a ______ during the game.
정답!
정답은: concussion
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