SINCE 1828
ictus
noun
ic·tus
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Definition of ictus
: the recurring stress or beat in a rhythmic or metrical series of sounds
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ictus
noun
ic·tus
| \ ˈik-təs
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Medical Definition of ictus
1
: a beat or pulsation especially of the heart
2
: a sudden attack or seizure especially of stroke
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