Definition of Apoplexy

1. Noun. A sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain.

Exact synonyms: Cerebrovascular Accident, Cva, Stroke
Generic synonyms: Attack
Specialized synonyms: Ischaemic Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Haemorrhagic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke
Terms within: Cerebral Hemorrhage
Derivative terms: Apoplectic

Definition of Apoplexy

1. n. Sudden diminution or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion, usually caused by pressure on the brain.

Definition of Apoplexy

1. a sudden loss of sensation and muscular control [n -PLEXIES]

Medical Definition of Apoplexy

1. Haemorrhage into the brain. A stroke. It is usually associated with loss of consciousness and paralysis of various parts of the body. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Apoplexy

apoplast
apoplectic
apoplectic
apoplectical
apoplectically
apoplectic cyst
apoplectic retinitis
apoplectiform
apoplectiform
apoplectoid
apoplex
apoplexed
apoplexes
apoplexies
apoplexy (current term)
apoplexy (current term)
apoprotein
apoprotein B100
apoprotein CII
apoptoses
apoptosis
apoptosis
apoptotic
aporepressor
aporia
aporia
aporias
aporioneurosis
Aporocactus
Aporocactus flagelliformis

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