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ictus

Pronunciation: /ˈɪktəs/

Definition of ictus

noun (plural same or ictuses)

  • 1 Prosody a rhythmical or metrical stress.
  • 2 Medicine a stroke or seizure; a fit.

Origin:

early 18th century (denoting the beat of the pulse): from Latin, literally 'blow', from icere 'to strike'

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