Apoplexy
noun
A medical condition that happens when blood suddenly stops reaching your brain, causing you to become unconscious.
The patient was rushed to hospital due to a severe apoplexy.
Often appears as...
- suffer from apoplexy
- die of apoplexy
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A fit of extreme anger or rage.
His apoplexy over the issue was clearly visible.
Often appears as...
- in apoplexy
- apoplexy of rage
noun
A medical condition that happens when blood suddenly stops reaching your brain, causing you to become unconscious.
The patient was rushed to hospital due to a severe apoplexy.
Often appears as...
- suffer from apoplexy
- die of apoplexy
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A fit of extreme anger or rage.
His apoplexy over the issue was clearly visible.
Often appears as...
- in apoplexy
- apoplexy of rage
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used mainly in medical or clinical contexts, not everyday conversation.
The neurologist diagnosed the unconscious man with apoplexy.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Danger
Implies a sudden and serious medical emergency requiring quick response.
Paramedics recognized signs of apoplexy and acted swiftly.
Pro Tip 3/3Obsolete Usage
While 'apoplexy' is historical, 'stroke' is now the more common term.
Old medical texts often refer to strokes as apoplexy.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used mainly in medical or clinical contexts, not everyday conversation.
The neurologist diagnosed the unconscious man with apoplexy.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Danger
Implies a sudden and serious medical emergency requiring quick response.
Paramedics recognized signs of apoplexy and acted swiftly.
Pro Tip 3/3Obsolete Usage
While 'apoplexy' is historical, 'stroke' is now the more common term.
Old medical texts often refer to strokes as apoplexy.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used mainly in medical or clinical contexts, not everyday conversation.
The neurologist diagnosed the unconscious man with apoplexy.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Danger
Implies a sudden and serious medical emergency requiring quick response.
Paramedics recognized signs of apoplexy and acted swiftly.
Pro Tip 3/3Obsolete Usage
While 'apoplexy' is historical, 'stroke' is now the more common term.
Old medical texts often refer to strokes as apoplexy.
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