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apoplexy

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɐpuplɨˈksiɐ/a·po·ple·xi·a

Definition

Sudden loss of consciousness and motor function, caused by a hemorrhage or obstruction of a blood vessel in the brain; stroke.

“The patient was hospitalized after suffering an apoplexy.”

“In current medical language, the term 'stroke' is more common than 'apoplexy'.”

to suffer apoplexyan attack of apoplexycerebral apoplexy