spontaneous occlusion of the circle of Willisnoun [ U or C ]
uk/spɒnˌteɪ.ni.əs əˌkluː.ʒən əv ðə ˌsɜː.kəl əv ˈwɪl.ɪs/us/spɑːnˌteɪ.ni.əs əˌkluː.ʒən əv ðə ˌsɝː.kəl əv ˈwɪl.ɪs/specializeda very rare condition caused by blocked arteries in the circle of Willis (= a ring of arteries at the base of the brain)
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