D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Contrecoup

· Con·tre·coup · IPA
01 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…
  1. 1.
    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.(med.)