Term: syncope
Literally meaning: “ a cutting of “
Origin: Anc Greek
>συν/syn(=together, with)
κόπτω/copto(=cut off, strike)
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Definition
Syncope (medicine) is a transient loss of consciousnes which is characterised by rapid onset, short duration, and spontaneous complete recovery. The term syncope excludes seizures, coma, shock or other states of altered consciousness.
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