The stroke
Example: Stroke occurs when blood supply to brain is interrupted
Definition
"The stroke" is a medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, causing brain cells to die. It can lead to sudden loss of movement, speech, or other functions, and requires immediate medical attention.
Etymology
The term "the stroke" in medicine derives from the Old English word 'stracian,' meaning to strike or hit. It reflects the sudden and striking nature of the event when blood flow is interrupted to the brain. Did you know the word originally described a physical blow before being adopted in medical contexts?
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"The stroke" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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