Stroke

apoplēxia

(loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted)

ictus

(act of striking with a weapon — see also blow)

plāga

(act of hitting — see also blow, hit)

mulceō

(to move one’s hand or an object along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly)

palpō

(to move one’s hand or an object along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly)