Concept information
Preferred term
brain injuries
Definition
- A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant blow, shock, or penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. It is a nondegenerative, noncongenital insult to the brain from an external mechanical force. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Brain Injuries]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/brain_injuries
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