Meaning of ictus in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɪktəs/

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  1. Noun

    ictus

    Etymology

    early 18th century (denoting the beat of the pulse): from Latin, literally ‘blow’, from icere‘to strike’

    Definitions

    1. a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

    Examples

    • « he suffered an epileptic seizure »

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