Partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings. When the loss of consciousness is temporary and there is spontaneous recovery, it is referred to as syncope or, in nonmedical quarters, fainting. Syncope accounts for one in every 30 visits to an emergency room. It is pronounced sin-ko-pea. Sy [..]

The temporary loss of consciousness upon coughing. Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in plain English, fainting. The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse and include having blood drawn, straining while urinating (micturition syncope) or defecating, coughing or swallowing. The reaction also can be due to the emotional s [..]

The temporary loss of consciousness upon defecating (having a bowel movement). Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in plain English, fainting. The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse and include having blood drawn, straining while urinating (micturition syncope) or defecating, coughing or swallowing. The reaction also c [..]

Sudden dizziness or fainting experienced after exercising in the heat. The skin appears pale and sweaty but is generally moist and cool. The pulse may be weakened, and the heart rate is usually rapid. Body temperature is normal.

The temporary loss of consciousness upon urinating. (Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in plain English, fainting). The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse and include having blood drawn, straining while urinating (micturition syncope) or defecating or coughing or swallowing). The reaction also can be due to the emoti [..]

The temporary loss of consciousness in a particular kind of situation. The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse, and include having blood drawn, straining while urinating or defecating, and coughing. It can also be due to the emotional stress, fear, or pain. When experiencing the trigger condition, the person often becomes pale and fee [..]

The temporary loss of consciousness upon swallowing. Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in plain English, fainting. The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse and include having blood drawn, straining while urinating (micturition syncope) or defecating, coughing or swallowing. The reaction also can be due to the emotional [..]

The temporary loss of consciousness in a particular kind of situation. (Syncope is temporary loss of consciousness or, in plain English, fainting). The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse and include having blood drawn, straining while urinating or defecating or coughing. The reaction also can be due to the emotional stress of fear or [..]

See: Vasovagal syncope.

Fainting; loss of consciousness

Fainting; the respiratory and circulatory systems are suspended for a time

fainting; temporary loss of consciousness due to reduced oxygen delivery to the brain.

1520s, "contraction of a word by omission of middle sounds or letters," from Latin syncope "contraction of a word by elision," from Greek synkope "contraction of a word," [..]

A fainting spell or a transient loss of consciousness.

When a desperate poet drops a vowel sound between two consonants to make the meter match in each line. It can also be used as a rhetorical device any time a writer deletes a syllable or letter from th [..]

(pronounced SIN-ko-pee) Fainting.

It is the unconsciousness that results from a sudden reduction of the blood supply into the brain. Individuals who suffer the cerebrovascular can experience these attacks especially when they are unde [..]

fainting (pop)

Loss of consciousness resulting from insufficient blood flow to the brain.

(n) a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain(n) (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle')

Pronunciation ˈsɪŋkəpi Word-internal deletion. An example of optional syncope in English is the pronunciation of asked as ɑːst. In many languages the addition of a derivational or inflectional suffix [..]

Fainting or loss of consciousness caused by a temporary shortage of oxygen in the brain.

Syncope is characterised by feeling lightheaded or faint. There may be a temporary loss of consciousness.

A fainting spell or loss of consciousness is called syncope.

A transient Loss of Consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished Blood flow to the Brain (i.e., Brain Ischemia). Presyncope refers to the Sensation of lightheadedness and loss of strength that [..]

Loss of Consciousness due to a reduction in Blood Pressure that is associated with an increase in vagal tone and peripheral Vasodilation.

A transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished blood flow to the brain (i.e., BRAIN ISCHEMIA). Presyncope refers to the sensation of lightheadedness and loss of strength that [..]

Loss of consciousness due to a reduction in blood pressure that is associated with an increase in vagal tone and peripheral vasodilation.

Medical term for fainting.

fainting

shortening a word by omitting a middle segment.

light-headedness or fainting caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain.