Ictus

usgb/ˈɪktəs/
noun

A sudden attack, stroke, or seizure, in medical terms.

The patient suffered an ictus and was rushed to the emergency ward.
Visual representation of "ictus" - A sudden attack, stroke, or seizure, in medical terms.

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  • suffer an ictus
  • ictus incident

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Serious Condition

Use 'ictus' to describe severe health events that require immediate attention.

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He experienced an ictus and needed urgent medical care.
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Medical Jargon

'Ictus' is technical; use it in medical or formal contexts, not casual conversation.

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The medical report stated the cause of collapse as an ictus.
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Emergency Indicator

'Ictus' indicates a critical situation that often leads to action, like hospitalization.

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Paramedics confirmed the symptoms were due to an ictus.
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