Syncope: meaning, definitions and examples
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syncope
[ ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi ]
medical condition
Syncope is a medical term that refers to a temporary loss of consciousness, often described as fainting or passing out. It occurs when there is a sudden decrease in blood flow to the brain, which can be caused by a variety of factors including dehydration, stress, or underlying health issues. While often benign, syncope can indicate more serious medical conditions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The patient experienced syncope after standing up too quickly.
- Syncope can be alarming, especially if it occurs frequently.
- Dehydration is a common cause of syncope during hot weather.
Translations
Translations of the word "syncope" in other languages:
🇵🇹 síncope
🇮🇳 सिंकोप
🇩🇪 Synkope
🇮🇩 sinkop
🇺🇦 синкопе
🇵🇱 synkopa
🇯🇵 失神 (しっしん)
🇫🇷 syncope
🇪🇸 síncope
🇹🇷 senkop
🇰🇷 실신
🇸🇦 إغماء
🇨🇿 synkopa
🇸🇰 synkopa
🇨🇳 晕厥 (yūnjué)
🇸🇮 sinkopa
🇮🇸 sýnkopi
🇰🇿 синкопе
🇬🇪 სინკოპი
🇦🇿 sinkop
🇲🇽 síncope
Word origin
The word 'syncope' comes from the Greek word 'synkopē', which means 'a cutting off' or 'a cutting short'. It was adopted into Latin as 'syncope', referring to the suspension of consciousness or the interruption of life. In medical literature, it has been used since the early 17th century to describe episodes of fainting. By the 19th century, the term became firmly established in medical terminology to describe loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the brain. The study of syncope encompasses various causes and consequences, making it an important topic in both cardiology and neurology.