Definition of Contrecoup

1. n. 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.

Medical Definition of Contrecoup

1. Denoting the manner of a contrafissura, as in the skull, at a point opposite that at which the blow was received. See: contrecoup injury of brain. Origin: Fr. Counter-blow (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contrecoup

contrast stain
contrast transfer function
contrasuppressor cells
contrat
contrate
contrats
contravene
contravened
contravener
contraveners
contravenes
contravening
contravention
contraventions
contra danse
contrecoup (current term)
contrecoup injury of brain
contrectation
contredanse
contredanses
contretemps
contribute
contributed
contributes
contributing
contributing(a)
contribution
contributions
contributive
contributively

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