syncope

Term: syncope

Literally meaning: “ a cutting of “

Origin: Anc Greek

>συν/syn(=together, with)

κόπτω/copto(=cut off, strike)

Coined/History

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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.

Sourse: Guidelines on Diagnosis and Management of Syncope, European Society of Cardiology (2009)