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Gehirnerschütterung

concussion

noun ge-HIRN-er-shue-te-roong Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Also means

mild traumatic brain injury

Usage Note

Gehirnerschütterung is the mildest form of traumatic brain injury, caused by a blow to the head, and typically presents with headache, nausea, dizziness, and temporary confusion. Rest (Bettruhe) is the standard treatment. More severe injury is called Schädel-Hirn-Trauma.

Examples

"Nach dem Sturz vom Fahrrad wurde eine Gehirnerschütterung festgestellt."

Natural Translation

After the fall from the bicycle a concussion was diagnosed.

Literal Translation

After the fall from the bicycle was a concussion established.

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