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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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   What causes a stroke?

   • There are two main causes of stroke. An ischemic stroke is caused by a blocked artery in the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by leaking or bursting of a blood vessel in the brain. Some people may have only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). A TIA doesn't cause lasting symptoms.

   Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   How are strokes classified?

   • Strokes are further classified based on where in the brain the blockage or bleeding occurs. 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.

   Stroke - What Is a Stroke? | NHLBI, NIH

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   Is a stroke a heart attack?

   • A stroke is your brain’s equivalent of a heart attack, happening when there’s an issue with blood flow to part of your brain. This can happen when blood vessels are blocked or because of bleeding in your brain. Strokes are a life-threatening emergency, and immediate medical attention is critical to prevent permanent damage or death.

   Stroke: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types - Cleveland Cli…

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

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   Aug 3, 2024 · Overview. What is a stroke? A Mayo Clinic expert explains. Learn more from neurologist Robert D. Brown, Jr. M.D., M.P.H. Mayo Clinic Explains Strokes. From an accredited US hospital. Show transcript. An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced.

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

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   A stroke is a life-threatening condition that happens when part of your brain doesn’t have enough blood flow. Learn the signs of a stroke, how to prevent it and how to treat it with Cleveland Clinic experts.

5. www.healthline.com › health › strokeStroke: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Types, and More - Healthline

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   Jun 18, 2024 · A stroke is a disruption of blood flow to a part of your brain that can cause serious damage and complications. Learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke, what causes it, how to prevent it, and how to treat it.

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

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   Stroke (also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or brain attack) is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. [ 5 ] . There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and. hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. [ 5 ] Both cause parts of the brain to stop functioning properly. [ 5 ]

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

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   Sep 11, 2024 · A stroke is a brain attack caused by blocked or burst blood vessels in the brain. Learn about the types, causes, effects, and prevention of stroke, and how to recognize and treat it as a medical emergency.

8. 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 that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or there is sudden bleeding in the brain. Learn about the types, signs, and treatments of stroke from a US national research authority.

9. www.webmd.com › stroke › strokeStroke: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - WebMD

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   Sep 10, 2024 · A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack," occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. If a stroke is not caught early, permanent brain damage or...