Glossary

Stroke

Stroke

Apoplex·Also: Schlaganfall, Hirnschlag

Apoplexy is a technical term for a stroke, a sudden disturbance of the blood supply to the brain caused by a blocked or ruptured vessel. It is an emergency that can lead to paralysis and to speech and vision problems.

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