noun
- a mild stroke caused by a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, typically lasting only a few minutes and causing no permanent damage
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor explained that her dizziness was caused by a ministroke.
- After experiencing a ministroke, he was advised to take blood thinners.
- Ministrokes often serve as warning signs for future major strokes.
- She recovered completely from the ministroke within an hour.
- The symptoms of a ministroke can include temporary confusion and weakness.
- Early treatment of ministrokes can help prevent more serious strokes later.