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Stroke
[engine] Reciprocating motion, used in reciprocating engines and other mechanisms, is back-and-forth motion. Each cycle of reciprocation consists of two opposite motions: there is a motion in one direction, and then a motion back in the opposite direction. Each of these is called a stroke. T...
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STROKE
Damage to a part of the brain when its blood supply is suddenly reduced or stopped. This stoppage in blood flow can occur as the result of a blood vessel becoming blocked or bursting inside the brain. The part of the brain deprived of blood dies and can no longer function.
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Stroke
A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the rapid loss of brain function(s) due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia (lack of blood flow) caused by blockage (thrombosis, arterial embolism), or a hemorrhage (leakage of blood). As a result,...
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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). De...
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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 ...
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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, droopi...
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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 str...
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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
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...
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