Apoplexy
Apoplexy
Apoplexy (/əˈpɒplɪksi/), from the Ancient Greek apoplēxia (ἀποπληξία), meaning "a striking away", is a term that was historically used to refer to sudden loss of consciousness due to a cerebral event. Today, it is more commonly referred to as a stroke.
Etymology
The term "apoplexy" is derived from the Ancient Greek apoplēxia (ἀποπληξία), which is composed of apo (ἀπό), meaning "away", and plēgē (πληγή), meaning "a blow" or "a strike". This reflects the sudden and severe nature of the condition.
Pronunciation
Apoplexy is pronounced as /əˈpɒplɪksi/.
Related Terms
- Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
- Cerebrovascular accident: Another term for a stroke, often used in medical contexts.
- Hemorrhagic stroke: A type of stroke caused by bleeding within the brain.
- Ischemic stroke: A type of stroke caused by a blockage in a blood vessel supplying the brain.
- Transient ischemic attack: A brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by loss of blood flow to the brain, spinal cord, or retina, without tissue death.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apoplexy
- Wikipedia's article - Apoplexy
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