L'ictus
Example: L'ictus va provocar una pèrdua sobtada de consciència.
Definition
"L'ictus" refers to a sudden medical condition caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to rapid loss of consciousness or neurological function. It is commonly known as a stroke and requires immediate medical attention to minimize brain damage.
Etymology
The term "l'ictus" comes from the Latin word 'ictus,' meaning 'blow' or 'stroke.' It was adopted into Catalan and other Romance languages to describe the sudden onset of symptoms resembling a 'strike' to the brain. Did you know that the original Latin sense of a physical blow metaphorically evolved to mean a sudden medical event?
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"L'ictus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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