apoplexy

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(ap-o-plex-y) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain

Example Sentence

His doctor told him he was recovering from severe apoplexy.

Synonyms

stroke; cerebrovascular accident; CVA

Antonyms

healthy blood vessels

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Rhymes

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