Second Impact Syndrome Definition

noun

A rapid and severe brain swelling caused by a second concussion before a first has sufficiently healed, such as may occur after suffering two concussions during the same sports match. It has catastrophic results and may cause death or permanent disability .

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Singular:
second impact syndrome
Plural:
second impact syndromes

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