Definition of Cerebrovascular accident

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

Medical Definition of Cerebrovascular accident

1. This general term encompasses such problems as stroke and cerebral haemorrhage. Acronym: CVA (12 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cerebrovascular Accident

cerebrospinal meningitis
cerebrospinal nematodiasis
cerebrospinal otorrhoea
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cerebrovascular accident (current term)
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cerebrovascular accident prevention
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