脳梗塞

のうこうそく
Alternative writings: 脳硬塞, 脳こうそく
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1Cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke): a condition where a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked, stopping blood flow and causing brain tissue damage.

NounMedicine

Examples

祖父は脳梗塞で入院し、リハビリを受けている。

My grandfather was hospitalized for a stroke and is receiving rehabilitation.

脳梗塞の初期症状には片側の麻痺や言語障害が含まれることがある。

Early symptoms of cerebral infarction can include one-sided paralysis and speech difficulties.

高血圧や糖尿病は脳梗塞の危険因子とされている。

High blood pressure and diabetes are considered risk factors for stroke.