Definition of Ictus

1. Noun. A sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease. "He suffered an epileptic seizure"

Exact synonyms: Raptus, Seizure
Generic synonyms: Attack
Specialized synonyms: Convulsion, Focal Seizure, Raptus Hemorrhagicus, Absence, Absence Seizure
Derivative terms: Ictal

Definition of Ictus

1. n. The stress of voice laid upon accented syllable of a word. Cf. Arsis.

Definition of Ictus

1. Noun. the pulse ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) A sudden attack, blow, stroke, or seizure, as in a sunstroke, the sting of an insect, pulsation of an artery, etc. ¹

3. Noun. The stress of voice laid upon an accented syllable of a word. Compare (term arsis). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ictus

1. a recurring stress or beat in a poetical form [n -ES] : ICTIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Ictus

1. 1. A stroke or blow, as in a sunstroke, the sting of an insect, pulsation of an artery, etc. 2. The stress of voice laid upon accented syllable of a word. Cf. Arsis. Origin: L, fr. Icere, ictum, to strike. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ictus

icterohemorrhagic fever
icterohepatitis
icteroid
icterus
icterus gravis
icterus index
icterus melas
icterus praecox
icteruses
icthyoid
icthyoids
ictic
ictodosaur
ictometer
ictus (current term)
ictus cordis
ictus epilepticus
ictus solis
ictuses
icy
icy noctiluca
id
id.
id est
id reaction
idae
idaes
idaite
idant

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