Look up: stroke

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   Stroke
   The third largest cause of death in America, stroke is an impeded blood supply to the brain. It can be caused by a blood clot forming in a blood vessel, a rupture of the blood vessel wall, an obstruction of flow caused by a clot or other material, or by pressure on a blood vessel (as by a tumor). Deprived of oxygen, which is carried by blood, nerve cells in the affected area cannot function and die. Thus, the part of the body controlled by those cells, cannot function either. Stroke can result in loss of consciousness and brain function, and death.
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   stroke
   A line which may be expanded in width; or the width of the linear elements that compose characters.
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   stroke
   [n] - a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain 2. [n] - the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew 3. [n] - a light touch 4. [n] - a mark made by a writing implement (as in cursive writing) 5. [n] - any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing 6. [n] - (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand 7. [n] - a single complete movement 8. [n] - a light touch with the hands 9. [v] - touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions 10. [v] - be or act as the stroke 11. [v] - strike a ball with a smooth blow 12. [v] - treat gingerly or carefully
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   Stroke
   The everyday term for cerebro-vascular accident or transient ischaemic attack.
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   Stroke
   A condition which occurs from insufficient oxygen supply to the brain.
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   stroke
   in vector graphics: control points placed on a path that control its colour and width. Strokes can, for instance, be used to create the appearance of a dip-pen line
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   Stroke
   A sudden loss of brain function caused by a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel to the brain, characterized by loss of muscular control, diminution or loss of sensation or consciousness, dizziness, slurred speech, or other symptoms that vary with the extent and severity of the damage to the brain.
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   stroke
   Measurement of length of piston travel in the bore,
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   Stroke
   A stroke is when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly and seriously impaired by a blood clot or damage to an artery. The patient may have a sudden severe headache; be in a confused emotional state; seem to be like drunk; gradually or suddenly go unconscious; and/or have weakness, drooping, dribbling mouth, slurred speech, loss of movement, unequal size pupils, and/or loss of bladder or bowel control.
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    Stroke
    Interruption of the blood flow to part of the brain, possibly as a result of a burst or blocked blood vessel. The interrupted blood supply means that the nerve cells in the brain do not get enough oxygen and may be damaged. This can cause paralysis and speech problems.
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    stroke
    condition caused by damage to blood vessels in the brain; may cause loss of ability to speak or to move parts of the body.
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    Stroke
    The distance a piston travels up or down inside the cylinder. See also: Bore, Internal Combustion Engine, Piston.
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    Stroke
    Cerebral ischaemia (lack of oxygen to the brain) is usually as result of blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain giving rise to the risk to permanent brain damage. The type of disability the patient suffers is determined by the position and the extent of the damaged area. About 30% of strokes are fatal.
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    Stroke
    Damage to part of the brain due to lack of blood supply. Can happen when a blood vessel bursts or gets blocked. A stroke can result in many problems including paralysis and speech loss, and sometimes unconsciousness or death.
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    Stroke
    The line that defines a shape (such as the outline of a letter).
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    stroke
    The oblique stroke character, '/', ASCII 47. See ASCII for other synonyms. [Jargon File]
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    Stroke
    damage to part of the brain because of a lack of blood supply (due to a blockage in an artery) or the rupturing of a blood vessel; leads to complete or partial loss of function in the area of the body that is controlled by the damaged part of the brain
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    Stroke
    Paralysis of one side of the body as a result of damage to the part of the brain that previously initiated movement on that side. The usual cause is an cessation or interruption to the blood supply to the brain
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    Stroke
    Weakness of one side of the body sometimes associated with cognitive function usually as a result of a brain haemorrhage or blockage of a brain artery.
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    Stroke
    A stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off.
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    Stroke
    impaired neurological function causing paralysis or loss of speech caused by cerebral vascular accident (CVA - see above)
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    Stroke
    A sudden seizure caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.
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    Stroke
    Our Stroke Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Stroke Stroke: The sudden death of some brain cells due to a lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain. A stroke is also called a cerebrovascular accident or, for short, a CVA. Symptoms of a stro ...
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    stroke
    the distance travelled by the piston in moving from one extreme to another Category: Mechanical engineering • the distance travelled by a reciprocating part in one cycle of operation in either direction Category: Mechanical engineering
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    Stroke
    A condition which occurs from insufficient oxygen supply to the brain.
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