tia

/ˈtiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small stroke or attack of a cerebral hemorrhage

“The doctor explained that her grandmother had a small tia, but it was a warning sign for a larger stroke to come.”

2. noun

a small or mild stroke, especially one caused by a temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain

“The patient suffered a minor tia, but was fortunate to have made a full recovery.”

Synonyms

  • mini-stroke
  • transient ischemic attack

Antonyms

  • cerebral hemorrhage
  • stroke