Pronunciation: /ˈɪktəs/
noun a sudden attack, stroke, or seizure, especially one resulting from a cerebral or cardiac event
A1 The doctor explained that an ictus is a medical term for a stroke.
A2 She felt a sudden ictus of fear when she heard a loud noise behind her.
B1 The musician suffered an ictus while performing on stage, but he continued to play through the pain.
B2 The ictus of the conductor's baton signaled the start of the symphony.
C1 The poet used the ictus of each line to create a rhythmic pattern in the poem.
C2 The ictus of the hammer striking the anvil echoed through the blacksmith's workshop.
formal The patient experienced an ictus, resulting in a sudden loss of consciousness.
informal He collapsed on the field after suffering an ictus during the game.
slang I heard she had an ictus at the party last night, but she's okay now.
figurative The stock market crash was like an ictus for the economy, causing widespread panic.
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