suffer concussion
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A common and slightly more formal verb for experiencing a concussion. Usage of 'suffer concussion' is more common in BrE, while 'suffer a concussion' is standard in AmE.
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- She suffered mild concussion after falling from her horse.
- Doctors confirmed he suffered a concussion during the football game.
- Any athlete suspected of suffering a concussion must be immediately removed from play.
- He was unable to finish the match because he suffered a severe concussion.
- The driver suffered concussion and whiplash in the car crash.
- If you hit your head and think you might have suffered a concussion, seek medical attention immediately.
- The patient's report indicates she suffered a concussion with a brief loss of consciousness.
- It's quite common for boxers to suffer concussion during a fight.
- I didn't realize I had suffered a concussion until I started feeling dizzy hours later.
- He was lucky to have only suffered a minor concussion in such a serious fall.