second impact syndrome en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A rapid and severe brain swelling caused by a second concussion before the first one has sufficiently healed, resulting in possible death or permanent disability.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| second impact syndromes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| second-impact syndrome | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
chronic traumatic encephalopathy · post-concussion syndrome