Another word for apoplexy
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Noun
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- The formation, presence, or development of a thrombus.
- Coagulation of the blood in the heart or a blood vessel, forming a clot
- (Dentistry) The fitting together of the upper and lower teeth, or the way in which these fit together when the jaws are closed
- (Linguistics) Closure at some point in the vocal tract that blocks the flow of air in the production of an oral or nasal stop.
- (Medicine) An obstruction of an anatomical passage, as of an artery by plaque.
- A beat of the heart
- The manner or rate of executing such a movement:
- A sudden occurrence or result:
- A sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion, as in epilepsy or another disorder.
- An instance of abnormal, especially excessive electrical activity in the brain, causing symptoms such as involuntary muscle movements and the loss of awareness or the ability to pay attention.
- (Med. --- Archaic) A sudden attack of illness, as a stroke
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