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| June 15th, 2002 | |
Disability DefinitionsThese disability definitions have been compiled from information available from disability organizations. The information here is for guidance only. It is not to be considered as medical advice. Consult a medical professional if you require a diagnosis or more information. | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Stroke Linked as: Stroke, A stroke is an injury to a part of the brain that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted for some reason. When an artery to the brain becomes blocked or bursts, blood supply is cut off, and the brain does not get the oxygen and nutrients it needs. Permanent damage will result if the blood supply is cut off for more than a few hours. When part of the brain is damaged, the part of the body controlled by the injured area is affected too; for example, a person’s arm and leg may become paralyzed on one side of the body, or he or she may have difficulty speaking. | |
