Transient ischaemic attack

noun

Definitions

1.nounA temporary cessation or reduction of blood supply to part of the brain, resulting in brief neurologic dysfunction that usually persists for less than 24 hours.

Synonyms

TIA mini stroke ischaemia tet spell hemorrhagic stroke pre-syncope pseudostatus thrombembolism multiinfarct endoarteritis encephalopathia stagnant hypoxia

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