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Definition

postconcussion syndrome

Variant: postconcussive syndrome

(pōstkŏn-kŭsh'ŏn , pōstkŏn-kŭs'iv)

[post- + concussion]

A consequence of traumatic brain injury, in which patients experience headaches, dizziness, confusion or mental sluggishness, and insomnia.

SEE: diffuse axonal injury; traumatic brain injury.