Apoplasmia is a medical condition characterized by a sudden loss of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain. The word "apoplasmia" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /æpəˈplæzmiə/. The first syllable "ap" is pronounced as "æp", the second syllable "o" is pronounced as "ə", the third syllable "plas" is pronounced as "plæz", the fourth syllable "mi" is pronounced as "mi", and the final syllable "a" is pronounced as "ə". Proper spelling of medical terms ensures clear communication and understanding between healthcare providers and patients.
Inspissation of the blood; deficiency of the fluid portion of the blood.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.