El derrame cerebral
Example: El derrame cerebral requiere atención médica inmediata para evitar daños graves.
Definition
"El derrame cerebral" refers to a medical condition in which blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted or bleeding occurs within the brain, leading to damage of brain tissue. It requires immediate medical attention to prevent severe consequences or death.
Etymology
The term "el derrame cerebral" comes from Spanish, where "derrame" means 'spillage' or 'leakage,' and "cerebral" relates to the brain. It literally describes the leaking or spilling of blood in the brain. This vivid expression helps convey the urgency and seriousness of a stroke.
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"El derrame cerebral" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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