Syncope (Noun)
Meaning 1
(phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle').
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The patient experienced a brief episode of syncope after standing up too quickly from a seated position.
- The doctor explained that the syncope was likely caused by dehydration and low blood pressure.
- The athlete suffered a syncope during the game due to the intense heat and physical exertion.
- The elderly woman's syncope was a result of a sudden drop in blood pressure after taking her medication.
- The soldier's syncope was a symptom of a more serious underlying condition that required immediate medical attention.