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transient ischemic attack

–noun Pathology.
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. Abbreviation: TIA
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Thanks in advance

and TIA
  1. phr. & comp. abb.
    an expression of gratitude given in advance of the hoped-for receipt of an answer to a question. : I hope you can help me. TIA. Bob.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: TIA
Function: abbreviation
transient ischemic attack

Main Entry: transient ischemic attack
Function: noun
: a brief episode of cerebral ischemia that is usually characterized by blurring of vision, slurring of speech,numbness, paralysis, or syncope and that is often predictive of more serious cerebral accidents —abbreviation TIA
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TIA abbr.
transient ischemic attack

transient ischemic attack n.
Abbr. TIA
A temporary blockage of the blood supply to the brain caused by a blood clot and usually lasting ten minutes or less, during which dizziness, blurring of vision, numbness on one side of the body, and other symptoms of a stroke may occur. Also called ministroke.

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Computing Dictionary

TIA
1. Thanks in advance.
2. Telecommunications Industry Association.
3. The Internet Adapter.
4. Television Interface Adaptor.
(1999-12-06)

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TIA
  1. thanks in advance

  2. transient ischemic attack

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