transient ischaemic attack

A form of transient ischemic attack — A 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.

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Meanings

nountransient ischaemic attack (plural transient ischaemic attacks)

plural transient ischaemic attacks

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of transient ischemic attack.

    Synonyms: TIA

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transient ischaemic attack. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transient%20ischaemic%20attack

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Chicago

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