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.
A stroke is a stroke-some leave residual damage, others do not. TIA's-transient ischemic attacks are precursors to a stroke and give all the symptoms of a stroke but the symptoms usually go away within a few hours. Doctors often refer to a small stroke or mini-stroke because it has not caused major loss of function. Source(s): Health care provider. J B Â· 6 years ago.