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General Slang
CVA
SEE-VEE-AY · noun · informal
Cerebrovascular accident; a stroke.
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An interruption of blood supply to part of the brain, from a clot or bleed, causing neurological deficits.
“Left-sided weakness and facial droop — looks like an acute CVA.”
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CVA In A Sentence
Left-sided weakness and facial droop — looks like an acute CVA.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'cerebrovascular accident.'
People Also Ask
What does CVA stand for?
It stands for cerebrovascular accident, the medical term for a stroke.
What is a CVA?
It is an interruption of blood supply to part of the brain, from a clot or a bleed, causing neurological deficits such as weakness or facial droop.
Is a CVA the same as a stroke?
Yes, cerebrovascular accident is a clinical term for a stroke.
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