STROKE (CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIÂDENT): Caused by a lack of blood to the brain, resultÂing in the sudÂden loss of speech, lanÂguage, or the abilÂity to move a body part, and, if severe enough, death. Also known as a cereÂbrovasÂcuÂlar acciÂdent (CV).
Source: National InstiÂtute on DeafÂness and Other ComÂmuÂniÂcaÂtion DisÂorÂders
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