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apoplexy [ˈæpəˌplɛksɪ] n
(Medicine / Pathology) sudden loss of consciousness, often followed by paralysis, caused by rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel in the brain [from Old French apoplexie, from Late Latin apoplēxia, from Greek: from apoplēssein to cripple by a stroke, from plēssein to strike] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
apoplexy noun 1. fit, attack, heart attack, seizure, convulsion, paroxysm In 1685, Charles II died of apoplexy. 2. anger, rage, outrage, fury, indignation, ire, antagonism, exasperation, vexation He has caused apoplexy with his books on class and war. Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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