ictus

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Noun ictus has 1 sense

seizure, ictus, raptus - a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; "he suffered an epileptic seizure"
--₁ is a kind of attack
--₁ has particulars: convulsion; focal seizure; raptus hemorrhagicus

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Ictus

Noun - Medical

Definition: A sudden attack or seizure, typically referring to a stroke or a cerebral accident.

Example Sentence: He was rushed to the hospital after experiencing an ictus while at work.

Noun - Music

Definition: A strong, emphasized beat in a musical composition, often used in conducting to indicate a specific point.

Example Sentence: The conductor raised his baton, signaling the ictus for the choir to begin singing.

Noun - Linguistics

Definition: A stressed syllable or accent in a word or phrase.

Example Sentence: The word "emphasis" has its ictus on the first syllable.

Noun - Botany

Definition: A sudden, localized weakness or collapse of a plant's stem or branch due to internal pressures.

Example Sentence: The heavy rain caused an ictus in the otherwise sturdy tree, breaking one of its branches.

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