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   stroke

   /strəʊk/

   noun

   • 1. an act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow: "he received three strokes of the cane" Similar blowhitthumpthwackpunchslapsmackweltcuffboxknockrapbuffetinformal:wallopclobbercloutwhackbashbeltsockbopbiffswipeslugarchaic:smite
   • ▪ a method of striking the ball in sports or games. Similar shothitstrike
   • ▪ an act of hitting the ball with a club, as a unit of scoring: "he won by two strokes"
   • ▪ the sound made by a striking clock: "the first stroke would belt out from the clock" Similar pealringknellstrikingding-dongboom
   • 2. a mark made by drawing a pen, pencil, or paintbrush in one direction across paper or canvas: "the paint had been applied in careful, regular strokes" Similar marklineslashsolidusvirgule
   • ▪ a line forming part of a written or printed character.
   • ▪ a short printed or written diagonal line typically separating characters or figures.
   • 3. an act of moving one's hand across a surface with gentle pressure: "massage the cream into your skin using light upward strokes"
   • 4. each of a series of movements in which something moves out of its position and back into it: "the ray swam with effortless strokes of its huge wings" Similar movementactionmotionmove
   • ▪ the whole motion of a piston in either direction.
   • ▪ the rhythm to which a series of repeated movements is performed: "the rowers sing to keep their stroke"
   • ▪ a movement of the arms and legs forming one of a series in swimming: "I slipped into the water and swam a few strokes" Similar movementactionmotionmove
   • ▪ a particular style of moving the arms and legs in swimming: "front crawl is a popular stroke"
   • ▪ (in rowing) the mode or action of moving the oar.
   • ▪ the oar or oarsman nearest the stern of a boat, setting the timing for the other rowers.
   • 5. a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain, especially through thrombosis: "he was left disabled by a stroke" Similar thrombosisembolismcerebral vascular accidentCVAcerebral haemorrhageictusseizurearchaic:apoplexy

   verb

   • 1. move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress: "he put his hand on her hair and stroked it"
   • ▪ apply (something) to a surface using a gentle movement: "she strokes blue eyeshadow on her eyelids"
   • ▪ reassure or flatter (someone), especially in order to gain their cooperation: informal North American "production executives were expert at stroking stars and brokering talent"
   • 2. act as the stroke of (a boat or crew): "he stroked the coxed four to victory"
   • 3. hit or kick (a ball) smoothly and deliberately: "Markwick stroked the ball home"

   Word Origin Old Englishstrācian ‘caress lightly’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch streek ‘a stroke’, German streichen ‘to stroke’, also to strike. The earliest noun sense ‘blow’ is first recorded in Middle English.

   Derivatives

   • 1. strokeable adjective
   • 2. stroker noun

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strokeStroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Oct 1, 2024 · An ischemic stroke occurs when fatty deposits, blood clots or other debris become lodged in the blood vessels in the brain. Some early research shows that COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of ischemic stroke, but more study is needed. Hemorrhagic stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures.

3. www.heartandstroke.ca › stroke › what-is-strokeWhat is stroke? | Heart and Stroke Foundation

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   A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood stops flowing to any part of your brain, damaging brain cells. Learn about the types, causes, effects and recovery of stroke, and how to prevent it.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesStroke: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types

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   A stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency, and you shouldn't try to self-diagnose or self-treat it. If you have — or someone with you has — stroke symptoms, you should immediately call 911 (or your local emergency services number). The longer it takes for stroke treatment to begin, the greater the risk of permanent brain damage or death.

5. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › strokeStroke Overview | National Institute of Neurological ...

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   Sep 11, 2024 · A stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a blood vessel inside or on the surface of the brain bursts. A stroke is a serious medical emergency and requires immediate medical attention, just like a heart attack. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.

6. www.nhlbi.nih.gov › health › strokeStroke - What Is a Stroke? - NHLBI, NIH

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   May 26, 2023 · A stroke is a medical emergency. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death. Signs of a stroke can range from mild weakness to paralysis or numbness on one side of the face or body. Other signs may include a sudden and severe headache, sudden weakness, trouble seeing, and trouble speaking or understanding speech.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StrokeStroke - Wikipedia

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   Stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to a part of the brain causes cell death. [5] There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, ...

8. People also ask

   What does a stroke feel like?

   • Patients may experience strange feelings such as tingling, hearing loss, unusual visual episodes, dizziness, nausea, headaches, confusion, clumsiness or slurred speech. A stroke can involve any region of the brain from the area that controls judgment and behavior to the area that controls movement of the left thumb.

   Understanding Stroke Premonitions - Verywell Health

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   How serious is a mini stroke?

   • A mini stroke often passes, but can lead to a more massive stroke if left untreated. This can mean the difference between being able to function throughout your normal life, or experiencing permanent damage or death. Mini strokes may sound less serious, but in reality, they are not.

   TIA or Mini-Stroke

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   What are the symptoms of a mini stroke?

   • • Trouble walking, nausea, dizziness, or lack of coordination, motor skills and/or balance. • Slurred speech and/or trouble speaking. • Sudden severe headache. • Sudden confusion and/or trouble understanding. • Blurred, doubled vision and/or loss of vision. Mini stroke symptoms may include speech difficulties.

   What are the Signs of a Stroke? (with pictures)

   www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-signs-of-a-stroke.htm

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTROKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STROKE definition: 1. a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the…. Learn more.