Stroke

usgb/strəʊk/
noun

A sudden illness in which blood is not able to reach your brain, often causing loss of the ability to speak or move particular muscles.

He had a stroke two years ago, but has managed to regain some movement in his right arm.
Visual representation of "stroke" - A sudden illness in which blood is not able to reach your brain, often causing loss of the ability to speak or move particular muscles.

Often appears as...

  • have a stroke
  • stroke patient
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Medical Emergency

Use 'stroke' to describe a serious medical condition requiring immediate attention.

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Call an ambulance, I think he's having a stroke!
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Irreversible Damage

'Stroke' often refers to an event that might lead to long-term consequences.

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After the stroke, she had to learn to walk again.
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