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TOPIK 6noun

뇌경색

noegyeongsaek

뇌경색이 · 뇌경색을

cerebral infarction, ischemic stroke

Example

뇌경색은 빨리 치료할수록 후유증이 적어요.

The sooner a cerebral infarction is treated, the fewer the aftereffects.

Word parts

뇌 brain경 block색 stop up

Literally 'brain blocked up' — a vessel in the brain is clogged.