concussive
Causing brain trauma
Concussive describes something that produces or relates to a concussion—a violent shaking or jarring impact.
A concussive blast rattles windows and organs alike.
Concussive force can cause brain injury without penetrating the skull.
The term appears often in military and medical contexts: The explosion left soldiers with concussive symptoms.
Violent burst of energy
- detonationExplosive ignition event
- shockwavePropagating pressure disturbance
- boomLoud deep sound
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
deafening · eruption · discharge · sonic · reverberation · percussion · dynamite · grenade
Forceful contact between objects
Seat of cognition
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- TBIBrain damage from impact
- CTECumulative brain damage condition
- neurologicalOf the nervous system
trauma · amnesia · dizziness · nausea · headache · unconsciousness · disorientation · vertigo
explosion
Violent burst of energy
- detonationExplosive ignition event
- shockwavePropagating pressure disturbance
- boomLoud deep sound
thunderous · deafening · eruption · discharge · sonic · reverberation · percussion · dynamite · grenade · artillery
collision
Forceful contact between objects
hit · smash · jolt · thud · blow · punch · kick · pound · hammer · ram
brain
Seat of cognition
neurological · trauma · amnesia · dizziness · nausea · headache · unconsciousness · disorientation · vertigo · cognitive
concussiveharmless
Causing no injury
nontraumatic · protective · healing · restorative · therapeutic
- concussion protocolSteps following suspected brain trauma
- concussion testEvaluation following brain trauma
- concussion grenadeExplosive designed to stun
- post-concussion syndromeLasting effects after brain trauma