contre coup

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contrecoup
A bruising of the brain caused by a blow, appearing on the opposite side to that on which the blow was struck
contrecoup
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
contrecoup
Bruising of brain tissue on the side opposite where the blow was struck
contrecoup
{i} damage to part of an organ caused by a blow to another part of that organ (Medicine)