Ischemic Stroke

Pronunciation: /ˈɪskɛmɪk stroʊk/

Definitions of ischemic stroke

noun a type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain, resulting in reduced blood flow

Example Sentences

A1 An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain.

A2 Symptoms of an ischemic stroke include sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg.

B1 Treatment for an ischemic stroke may involve medication to dissolve the clot or surgery to remove it.

B2 Rehabilitation after an ischemic stroke can help improve physical and cognitive functions.

C1 Patients who have had an ischemic stroke are at an increased risk of having another one.

C2 Advanced imaging techniques can help identify the location and extent of damage caused by an ischemic stroke.

Examples of ischemic stroke in a Sentence

formal An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain.

informal My grandma had an ischemic stroke last year, but she's doing much better now.

slang I heard Bob's uncle had a mini stroke, but it turned out to be an ischemic stroke.

figurative Facing rejection felt like an ischemic stroke to his ego.

Grammatical Forms of ischemic stroke

• plural: ischemic strokes
• present tense: ischemic stroke
• future tense: will have ischemic stroke
• perfect tense: has had ischemic stroke
• continuous tense: is having ischemic stroke
• singular: ischemic stroke
• positive degree: more ischemic stroke
• infinitive: to have ischemic stroke
• gerund: having ischemic stroke
• participle: having had ischemic stroke

Origin and Evolution of ischemic stroke

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: Greek and Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'ischemic stroke' originates from the combination of the Greek word 'ischaimos' meaning 'stopping blood' and the Latin word 'strocus' meaning 'struck'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'ischemic stroke' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in 1950.