a cerebrovascular disorder in which the main cerebral arteries at the base of the brain are replaced by a fine network of vessels. It is caused by progressive stenosis of the large-caliber vessels and development of collateral network.n idiopathic disease pattern characterised by bilateral stenosis of the internal carotid arteries, accompanied by a network of abnormal collateral vessels that bypass the stenosis.
Ante means before, just as pre does. An antenuptial agreement is the same thing as a prenuptial agreement, that is, an agreement entered into by the husband-to-be and the wife-to-be prior to the marriage. Ante = before nuptial = marriage An antenuptial agreement is the same as a prenuptial agreement. It is a legal agreement made between a man and a woman before marriage, typically to discuss division of assets should they eventually divorce.
Slang definitions & phrases for up the ante Expand. verb phrase. To raise the price, offer, sum in question, etc; increase; make a higher demand: I think I may up the ante to a cool fifty/ The trader decides to up the ante. [1970s+; fr the ante in poker, which gives one the right to take part]