Apoplexy (Noun)
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The elderly man suffered from apoplexy and collapsed to the ground, his face turning pale and clammy.
- A severe stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain led to her apoplexy, leaving her unresponsive.
- The doctor explained that the stress of the argument could have triggered the apoplexy, cutting off oxygen to the brain.
- After his apoplexy, he was rushed to the hospital, where he spent several days in a coma, fighting for his life.
- The family was in shock when their loved one suddenly fell into apoplexy, slumping over in his chair without warning.