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Contrecoup


Conˊtre-coup′

,
Noun.
[F., fr.
contre
(L.
contra
) +
coup
a blow.]
(med.)
A concussion or shock produced by a blow or other injury, in a part or region opposite to that at which the blow is received, often causing rupture or disorganisation of the parts affected.

Definition 2024


contrecoup

contrecoup

English

Noun

contrecoup (plural contrecoups)

  1. (pathology) A bruising of the brain caused by a blow, appearing on the opposite side to that on which the blow was struck.

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