Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apoplexy
noun
/ˈæp.ə.plɛk.si/
Definition
A sudden and often fatal condition caused by the rupture or blockage of blood vessels in the brain.
Examples
- The patient collapsed after suffering an apoplexy.
- His family was worried about the risk of apoplexy due to his high blood pressure.
Meaning
Apoplexy refers to a medical emergency where there is a sudden loss of consciousness or motor function due to cerebral hemorrhage or ischemia.
Synonyms
- Stroke
- Hemorrhage
- Apoplexia
