apoplexy

ap·o·plex·y

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noun

Apoplexy is defined as a loss of the ability to speak as a result of being mad.
An example of apoplexy is when a woman is speechless when her husband infuriates her.
The definition of an apoplexy is the lack of consciousness or loss of body function as a consequence of hemorrhage or stroke.
An example of apoplexy is when someone is non-responsive to verbal requests.

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apoplexy

Old-fashioned a cerebrovascular accident, or stroke
a condition in any organ of severe hemorrhage or infarction

Origin of apoplexy

Middle English and Old French apoplexie from Late Latin apoplexia from Classical Greek apopl?xia from apopl?ssein, to strike down, disable by a stroke from apo-, from + pl?ssein, to strike from Indo-European base an unverified form pl?g- from source plague

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apoplexy

noun

Sudden impairment of neurological function, especially that resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage; a stroke.
A sudden effusion of blood into an organ or tissue.
A fit of extreme anger; rage: “The proud … members suffered collective apoplexy, and this year they are out for blood” ( David Finch )

Origin of apoplexy

Middle English apoplexie from Old French from Late Latin apoplēxia from Greek apoplēxiā from apoplēssein apoplēg- to cripple by a stroke apo- intensive pref. ; see apo- . plēssein to strike ; see plāk-² in Indo-European roots.

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Noun

(plural apoplexies)

(medicine) Sudden diminution or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion, usually caused by pressure on the brain.
(colloquial) Great anger and excitement.

Usage notes

The term is now usually limited to cerebral apoplexy, or loss of consciousness due to effusion of blood or other lesion within the substance of the brain; but it is sometimes extended to denote an effusion of blood into the substance of any organ; as, apoplexy of the lung.

Origin

Old English poplexye, Late Latin poplexia, apoplexia, from Ancient Greek ἀποπληξία (apoplēxia), from ἀποπλήσσειν (apoplēssein) to cripple by a stroke; ἀπό (apo, “from”) + πλήσσειν (plēssein, “to strike”): compare with French apoplexie. See plague.

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apoplexy - Medical Definition

n.

Sudden impairment of neurological function, especially that resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage; a stroke.
A sudden effusion of blood into an organ or tissue.
A fit of extreme anger; rage.