TIA

American

abbreviation

transient ischemic attack.

TIA British

abbreviation

transient ischaemic attack; a stroke causing minor and temporary symptoms

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Example Sentences

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TIA launched a hotline this month for member companies to reach out about cargo and strategic theft; it received more than 40 reports in the first few days, Burroughs said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Capitol attending physician wrote, "There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson's disease."

From Salon

The letter from Monahan that McConnell released Tuesday said there is “no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson’s disease.”

From Seattle Times

In a letter released by McConnell's office on Tuesday, Monahan wrote, "There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson's disease."

From Salon

“There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson’s disease,” Dr. Monahan wrote.

From Washington Times

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