Syncope

Definition: Faininting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood supply to the cerebrum.

Causes: It may be caused by emotional stress, pain, pooling of blood in the legs due to sudden changes in body position, overheating, dehydration, heavy sweating or exhaustion. Syncope may occur during violent coughing spells (especially in men) because of rapid changes in blood pressure

Pronouncation: [sing-kuh-pee, sin-]  http://static.sfdict.com/staticrep/dictaudio/S12/S1216100.mp3

Apa citation:

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