tia

IPA/ˌtiː.aɪˈeɪ/
KK[tˈiə]IPA/ˌtiː.aɪˈeɪ/

tia — noun

  • tiasingular
  • tiasplural

1. A short episode in which blood flow to a small part of the brain is blocked, cau

1.名詞B2
釋義

A short episode in which blood flow to a small part of the brain is blocked, causing symptoms similar to those of a stroke — such as weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, or loss of vision — that usually disappear within 24 hours without causing lasting damage.

例句

The doctor told Mr. Nakamura his TIA was a warning sign of a future stroke.

TIA + warning sign — common patient-education collocation

A TIA may last only a few minutes, but it still requires immediate medical attention.

同義詞
  • mini-stroke

    Everyday informal term; easier for patients to understand but less precise medically

  • warning stroke

    Emphasises the role of TIA as a predictor of future stroke; less common in clinical use

文法句型

have + a TIA

suffer + a TIA

用法筆記

Often used with the indefinite article ('a TIA'). The full form 'transient ischaemic attack' (British spelling) or 'transient ischemic attack' (American spelling) is common in medical records, but 'TIA' is the everyday term used by doctors and patients alike.

常見錯誤

❌He had a TIA stroke.
✅He had a TIA.
💡The 'A' in TIA already stands for 'attack', so adding 'stroke' is redundant.
❌A TIA is not serious because it goes away quickly.
✅A TIA is a medical emergency that requires immediate hospital assessment.
💡Although symptoms clear up, a TIA is an urgent warning sign of possible future stroke.