Ictus
Ictus (pronounced: ik-tus) is a term used in the medical field to describe a sudden event such as a stroke or seizure. The term is derived from the Latin word ictus, meaning a blow or a stroke.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈɪk.təs/
Etymology
The term ictus is derived from Latin, where it means 'a blow or a stroke'. It was first used in the medical context to describe sudden, acute health events.
Definition
In medicine, an ictus is a sudden event that occurs due to the interruption of blood flow to a part of the body, most commonly the brain. This can result in a variety of symptoms depending on the area of the body affected. The term is most commonly used to refer to a stroke, but can also refer to other sudden events such as a seizure or heart attack.
Related Terms
- Stroke: A condition where the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, leading to brain damage. It is one of the most common types of ictus.
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, which can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.
- Heart Attack: A serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Often called a mini-stroke, it's a brief interruption of blood flow to part of the brain, spinal cord or retina, which may cause temporary stroke-like symptoms but does not damage brain cells or cause permanent disability.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ictus
- Wikipedia's article - Ictus
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