APOPLECTIFORM Definition & Meaning

apoplectiform

[ ap-uh-plek-tuh-fawrm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Pathology.

of or resembling apoplexy or stroke.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of apoplectiform¹

First recorded in 1875–80; apoplect(ic) ( def ) + -i- ( def ) + -form ( def )

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SYMPTOMS.—Anthrax shows itself in three principal forms: 1st, the apoplectiform; 2d, anthrax fever without local external lesions; and 3d, external localized anthrax.

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The apoplectiform attacks are most probably caused by venous congestion when the slowing of the ventricular contractions is not sufficient to cause convulsions, but will just cause complete unconsciousness.

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