Apoplexy's an out-dated medical term, which can be used to mean 'bleeding'. It can be used non-medically to mean a state of extreme rage or excitement. The word derives from the Greek word for 'seizure', apoplēxia (ἀποπληξία), in the sense of being struck down. Neurological impairment Apoplexy has been used as a synonym for "stroke". Historical meaning Historically, the word "apoplexy" was also used to describe any sudden death that began with a… (More on Apoplexy)