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ap·o·plex·y ( P ) Pronunciation Key (p-plks)
n.
Sudden impairment of neurological function, especially that resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage; a stroke.
A sudden effusion of blood into an organ or tissue.
A fit of extreme anger; rage: “The proud... members suffered collective apoplexy, and this year they are out for blood” (David Finch).

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[Middle English apoplexie, from Old French, from Late Latin apoplxia, from Greek apoplxi, from apoplssein, apoplg-, to cripple by a stroke : apo-, intensive pref.; see apo- + plssein, to strike; see plk-2 in Indo-European Roots.]

Sorry man, had to look that one up . . .

[Myrddin]

My favorite run to the dictionary happened at the convenience store at Revelle College, UCSD. The cash register had a sign the said:

Please eschew obfuscation