APOPLEXY

Apoplexy

Apoplexy is bleeding within internal organs and the accompanying symptoms. For example, ovarian apoplexy is bleeding in the ovaries. The term formerly referred to what is now called a stroke; nowadays, health care professionals typically specify the type of apoplexy, such as pituitary apoplexy and ovarian apoplexy.

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apoplexy

Noun

  1. Sudden diminution or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion, usually caused by pressure on the brain.
  2. Great anger and excitement.


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