apoplexy

• Медицинский термин, обозначающий внезапную потерю сознания, вызванную разрывом или закупоркой кровеносного сосуда в головном мозге, приводящую к недостатку кислорода.

A medical term for a sudden loss of consciousness caused by a rupture or blockage of a blood vessel in the brain, leading to a lack of oxygen.

uncountable

1. StrokeC2formalmedical

   A sudden loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion caused by rupture or obstruction of a blood vessel in the brain.

   Инсульт

   • The patient was diagnosed with apoplexy after collapsing suddenly.
   • Apoplexy was a common term for stroke in historical medical texts.
   • He suffered an attack of apoplexy and was rushed to the hospital.

   Synonymscerebrovascular accidentcvastroke