contrecoup

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