ictus

noun ic·tus \ˈik-təs\

Definition of ICTUS

: the recurring stress or beat in a rhythmic or metrical series of sounds

Latin, literally, blow, from icere to strike

First Known Use: 1752

Medical Dictionary

noun ic·tus \ˈik-təs\

: a beat or pulsation especially of the heart

: a sudden attack or seizure especially of stroke

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