How Do You Spell APOPLEX?

Pronunciation: [ˈapəplˌɛks] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "apoplex" is unique and can be somewhat confusing for readers. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈæpəplɛks/. The "ap" in "apoplex" is pronounced like "ap" in "apple" and the "o" is pronounced like "oh". The "pl" in "apoplex" is pronounced as a blend of "p" and "l", almost like a kl sound. Finally, the "ex" in "apoplex" is pronounced like "eks". Overall, the phonetic transcription helps to clarify the spelling and pronunciation of this word.

APOPLEX Meaning and Definition

1. Apoplex is a term used in medical context to refer to an acute and severe condition characterized by the sudden loss of consciousness or the impairment of various bodily functions due to a burst blood vessel or hemorrhage in the brain, leading to a lack of oxygen supply to brain tissue. It is commonly known as a stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Apoplex is typically caused by the blockage or rupture of a blood vessel within the brain, resulting in the disruption of blood flow to specific areas of the brain. This interruption can lead to significant damage to brain cells and may cause a wide range of symptoms depending on the affected region.

   The symptoms of apoplex can include sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body, severe headache, loss of balance or coordination, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech, and vision disturbances. Prompt medical attention is crucial in the case of suspected apoplex as immediate treatment can help minimize further brain damage and potentially save a person's life.

   Various risk factors contribute to the likelihood of apoplex, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, diabetes, family history of strokes, and certain medical conditions. Prevention measures such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing chronic conditions, regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption can significantly reduce the risk of apoplex.

2. Apoplexy.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for APOPLEX

• zpoplex
• spoplex
• wpoplex
• qpoplex
• aooplex
• a-oplex
• a0oplex
• apiplex
• apkplex
• aplplex
• appplex
• ap0plex
• ap9plex
• apoolex
• apollex
• apo-lex
• apo0lex
• apopkex
• apoppex

Etymology of APOPLEX

The word "apoplex" is derived from the Greek term "apoplexis", which means "a striking down", "a seizure", or "a paralyzing stroke". It is a combination of the prefix "apo-" meaning "away" or "from", and the verb "plexis" meaning "stroke" or "blow". In medical terminology, "apoplexy" originally referred to a sudden loss of consciousness or paralysis, often resulting from a stroke or bleeding in the brain. Over time, the term has been further extended to describe any sudden and severe occurrence, especially in relation to emotions or overwhelming shock.

Conjugate verb Apoplex

CONDITIONAL

I would apoplex

you would apoplex

he/she/it would apoplex

we would apoplex

they would apoplex

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be apoplexing

you would be apoplexing

he/she/it would be apoplexing

we would be apoplexing

they would be apoplexing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have apoplex

you would have apoplex

he/she/it would have apoplex

we would have apoplex

they would have apoplex

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been apoplexing

you would have been apoplexing

he/she/it would have been apoplexing

we would have been apoplexing

they would have been apoplexing

FUTURE

I will apoplex

you will apoplex

he/she/it will apoplex

we will apoplex

they will apoplex

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be apoplexing

you will be apoplexing

he/she/it will be apoplexing

we will be apoplexing

they will be apoplexing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have apoplexed

you will have apoplexed

he/she/it will have apoplexed

we will have apoplexed

they will have apoplexed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been apoplexing

you will have been apoplexing

he/she/it will have been apoplexing

we will have been apoplexing

they will have been apoplexing

IMPERATIVE

you apoplex

we let´s apoplex

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to apoplex

PAST

I apoplexed

you apoplexed

he/she/it apoplexed

we apoplexed

they apoplexed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was apoplexing

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we were apoplexing

they were apoplexing

PAST PARTICIPLE

apoplexed

PAST PERFECT

I had apoplexed

you had apoplexed

he/she/it had apoplexed

we had apoplexed

they had apoplexed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been apoplexing

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we had been apoplexing

they had been apoplexing

PRESENT

I apoplex

you apoplex

he/she/it apoplexes

we apoplex

they apoplex

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am apoplexing

you are apoplexing

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we are apoplexing

they are apoplexing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

apoplexing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have apoplexed

you have apoplexed

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we have apoplexed

they have apoplexed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been apoplexing

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he/she/it has been apoplexing

we have been apoplexing

they have been apoplexing