TIA

transient ischemic attack.

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Contemporary Examples of tia

“Men are intimidated by high-powered women,” says Kelleher, who has worked with Lady Victoria Hervey and Tia Carrera.
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Paula Froelich
August 15, 2012
Brianna Bates, Tia Griffin, LaChae Oates, and Lanette Samith each gave birth to their children before they were 18 years old.
Teen Moms’ Graduation Triumph
Jesse Ellison
July 29, 2011
Tonight, the Oscar-nominated Trouble the Water—a documentary by filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal, premieres on HBO.
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Phyllis Montana-Leblanc
April 23, 2009

Historical Examples of tia

“Yet it is so, and much trouble, also deaths,” stated Tia Luz.
The Treasure Trail
Marah Ellis Ryan
Billie forgot her sulkiness in her joy at the elopements of Tia Luz.
The Treasure Trail
Marah Ellis Ryan
None of the Mexicans thought he would get well, but Tia Luz cured him.
The Treasure Trail
Marah Ellis Ryan
The family of tia Picores could not be the talk of the Fishmarket all the time.
Mayflower (Flor de mayo)
Vicente Blasco Ibez
Tia Picores had a bit of a temper herself when she got really mad.
Mayflower (Flor de mayo)
Vicente Blasco Ibez

British Dictionary definitions for tia

TIA

abbreviation for

transient ischaemic attack; a stroke causing minor and temporary symptoms

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tia in Medicine

TIA

abbr.

transient ischemic attack

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