
Meaning of CVA
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain |
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CVA is a 3 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
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| | See Also: | | attack, cerebral hemorrhage, haemorrhagic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, ischaemic stroke, ischemic stroke | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A cerebrovascular accident produces a clinical picture of what is commonly referred to as a "stroke": hemiplegia, blindness, speech problems, or confusion. |
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