transient ischemic attack: Meaning and Definition of

tran'sient ische'mic attack'

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— Pathol. Pathol.
  1. a brief vascular spasm in which a partially blocked artery impedes blood flow to the brain, resulting in symptoms such as impaired vision, dizziness, numbness, or unconsciousness. Abbr.: TIA
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