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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
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
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