noun
CVA - acronym for cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke
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The patient suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) which resulted in paralysis on one side of the body.
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My grandpa had a CVA last year and he's been recovering well ever since.
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I heard that dude had a CVA and now he can't even walk straight.
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The company experienced a financial CVA when their main investor pulled out unexpectedly.