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literacy

n.

1. the ability to read and write in a language. See also biliteracy.

2. the quality of being educated as well as knowledgeable.

3. the quality of having a clear understanding of traditional and contemporary literature. —literate adj.

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November 25th 2024

thrombotic stroke

thrombotic stroke

the most common type of stroke, occurring when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a cerebral thrombosis. A thrombotic stroke typically results from the narrowing and eventual occlusion of a large blood vessel in the brain, especially the carotid or middle cerebral artery, by atherosclerosis.