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contrecoup

Syllabification: (con·tre·coup)
Pronunciation: /ˈkäntrəˌko͞o/
Definition of contrecoup

noun (plural contrecoups /-ˌko͞oz/)

  • a contusion resulting from the brain contacting the skull on the side opposite from where impact occurs. Compare with coup.
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