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apoplexysudden loss of consciousness and paralysis caused by interruption of blood flow to the brain; extreme anger or rage

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: sudden loss of consciousness and paralysis caused by interruption of blood flow to the brain; extreme anger or rage

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæpəˌplɛksi/

Korean meaning: 뇌졸중, 중풍; 극도의 분노

Korean pronunciation: **애**퍼플렉시

Example Sentences

  • The boss nearly had apoplexy when he saw the quarterly losses.
  • My grandmother survived apoplexy and made a remarkable recovery.
  • The teacher was in a state of apoplexy after finding the classroom completely trashed.

apoplexy

NOUN

//ˈæpəˌplɛksi//

sudden loss of consciousness and paralysis caused by interruption of blood flow to the brain; extreme anger or rage

apoplexy concept
💡 Concept

an older businessman suddenly clutches his head and collapses sideways in his chair during a heated argument. His face shows both extreme rage and physical distress as he loses consciousness. The intense confrontation about budget cuts had escalated moments before his sudden medical episode. His body goes limp as the stroke interrupts blood flow to his brain. Colleagues around the conference table rush toward him with shocked expressions and reaching hands. One person dials for emergency help while others try to support his falling body. sudden loss of consciousness and paralysis caused by interruption of blood flow to the brain combined with extreme anger

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæpəˌplɛksi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæpəˌplɛksi/

🌳Etymology

Prefixapo--
Rootplex
Suffix--y

Origin

From Greek 'apoplexia' meaning 'to strike down' or 'to disable by a stroke.' Ancient Greeks used this term because stroke victims appeared to be suddenly struck down by an invisible force.

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🎵Rhyme

complexityperplexityreflexy
complexity
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The boss nearly had apoplexy when he saw the quarterly losses.

My grandmother survived apoplexy and made a remarkable recovery.

😄 Fun example

The teacher was in a state of apoplexy after finding the classroom completely trashed.

Modern medicine has greatly reduced deaths from apoplexy.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

strokeseizurefitparalysisrage

Antonyms

healthcalmnesstranquility

Related

apoplecticcerebralcardiovascularhypertension