concussion

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A concussion can result from a blow to the head which jars or otherwise impacts the brain. Brain function may be impaired temporarily, although a concussion does not always cause unconsciousness. Some of the symptoms and effects of a concussion are nausea, vision or equilibrium disturbances, confusion, and temporary amnesia.

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"A diagram of the forces on the brain in concussion." by Patrick J. Lynch is licensed under CC BY

Published Works
The Blessing Way (1970)
Listening Woman (1978)
The Ghostway (1984)
Term Type
Human Environment
Manuscript Occurrences

 
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 67
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 150

A05 Listening Woman (02-13) p. 145
A05 Listening Woman (02-13) p. 199

A08 The Ghostway (05-03) p. 192
A08 The Ghostway (05-03) p. 196

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Encyclopædia Britannica Online
     N.d.   concussion. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/131340/concussion,
         accessed October 15, 2014.

WebMD
     N.d.   Concussion (Traumatic Brain Injury).
         http://www.webmd.com/brain/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury-symptoms-c…,          accessed March 14, 2016.