Mini-stroke
Translation of "mini-stroke" into Russian
mini-stroke
Nounmini-stroke
mini-strokes pl
Primary use: a medical term referring to a transient ischemic attack (TIA).
The doctor explained that a mini-stroke can be a warning sign of a future major stroke.
Врач объяснил, что микроинсульт может быть предупреждающим признаком будущего обширного инсульта.
Additional translations
транзиторная ишемическая атака
медицинский термин mini-stroke
Adjectivemini-stroke
Attributive use before another noun: e.g. "mini-stroke symptoms".
микроинсультный
редко употребляется; преим. в медицинских текстах Mini-stroke symptoms include sudden dizziness and weakness.
Микроинсультные симптомы включают внезапное головокружение и слабость.
Definitions
mini-stroke
NounA transient ischemic attack (TIA), a brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain, producing stroke-like symptoms without lasting damage.
The doctor explained that a mini-stroke can be a warning sign of a future major stroke.
mini-stroke
AdjectiveRelating to, characteristic of, or caused by a mini-stroke.
Mini-stroke warning signs should never be ignored.