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stroke n

[...] (medicine) The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted. [...] stroke v [...] (intransitive) (medicine) Chiefly followed by out: to suffer loss of brain function when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted; to have a stroke [...]. Today is World Stroke Day, which was established by the World Stroke Organization to highlight the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition, and ensure better care and support for survivors.

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