syncope

Meanings

• Noun

  A temporary loss of consciousness and postural tone, caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain.

  - "He experienced a syncope after standing up too quickly."
  - "The elderly patient was diagnosed with recurrent syncope."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪŋkəpi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1160017"

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Synonyms

faint , fainting , lipothymia

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Variants

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syncopal , syncope , syncopes

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'syncope' meaning 'a falling together' or 'a fainting'.

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Trivia

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1. Syncope is the most common cause of falls in older adults.

2. The longest recorded episode of syncope lasted for over an hour.

3. In ancient Greece, syncope was believed to be a sign of divine possession.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orthostatic hypotension: A condition characterized by a significant decrease in blood pressure upon standing, which can lead to syncope.

2. Cardiac syncope: A type of syncope caused by a cardiac condition, such as arrhythmia or heart block.

3. Neurological syncope: A type of syncope caused by neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease.

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Culture

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Syncope has been a subject of interest in medical literature for centuries, with many famous physicians contributing to our understanding of this condition. For instance, Hippocrates described syncope as a 'sudden falling down' and Galen proposed that it was caused by a 'stoppage of the heart'. In modern times, syncope has been linked to various underlying conditions such as heart disease, neurological disorders, and orthostatic hypotension.

How to Memorize "syncope"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing up too quickly and feeling dizzy, then collapsing to the ground.
   - Visualize the brain not receiving enough blood flow, causing a temporary loss of consciousness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'syncope' with the feeling of lightheadedness and fainting.
   - Link syncope with the medical condition of a temporary loss of consciousness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Syncope Startles Suddenly' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a visual image of a person collapsing to help remember the definition.

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