A pluot is a hybrid fruit created by cross-breeding a plum and an apricot. Pluots do not occur in nature and were first created in the late 20th century. Continue Reading.
'Mini-Stroke' (TIA). A transient ischemic attack, often called a mini-stroke, is more like a close call. Blood flow is temporarily impaired to part of the brain, causing symptoms similar to an actual stroke. When the blood flows again, the symptoms disappear. A TIA is a warning sign that a stroke may happen soon.
Mini-stroke is a term used by many people to refer what is more properly termed a TIA or transient ischemic attack. A TIA is an episode of neurologic impairment due to a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain which is either not severe enough or long enough to cause permanent brain damage.