Medical Dictionary Fainting

Fainting | definition of fainting by Medical dictionary

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Fainting is loss of consciousness caused by a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain. Known by the medical term "syncope," fainting may be preceded by dizziness, nausea, or a feeling of extreme weakness. Description When a person faints, the loss of consciousness is brief.

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Faint | definition of faint by Medical dictionary

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faint. [ fānt] a temporary loss of consciousness that is self-correcting, caused by generalized cerebral ischemia; called also syncope. It may be due to a nervous …

Fainting: First aid - Mayo Clinic

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Fainting occurs when your brain temporarily doesn't receive enough blood supply, causing you to lose consciousness. This loss of consciousness is usually brief. …

Fainted | definition of fainted by Medical dictionary

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faint. [ fānt] a temporary loss of consciousness that is self-correcting, caused by generalized cerebral ischemia; called also syncope. It may be due to a nervous reaction stemming …

What Is The Medical Term For Fainting? | Dictionary.com

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In medicine, the term syncope is used to refer to fainting. Generally, this term is used to specifically refer to the act of spontaneously losing consciousness for a brief …

Fainting (Syncope): Vasovagal, Symptoms, Causes, …

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Fainting is related to pregnancy. Likely explanations include compression of the inferior vena cava (the large vein that returns blood to the heart) by the enlarging …

When should you worry about fainting?

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Fainting usually is caused by a temporary drop in blood pressure. During that brief drop, the brain does not get the blood flow that it needs—and you lose …

Fainting Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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fainted; fainting; faints intransitive verb 1 : to lose consciousness because of a temporary decrease in the blood supply to the brain 2 archaic : to lose courage or spirit 3 archaic : to …

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