Syncope
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnkəˌpiː/
Syncope (noun)
- A temporary loss of consciousness caused by a short drop in blood flow to the brain.
- A short episode where a person becomes unconscious and then usually wakes up again.
Examples
- Syncope can happen when blood flow to the brain drops.
- The doctor explained that syncope is fainting from low blood flow.