lose consciousness

idiom

: to become unconscious
She lost consciousness briefly.

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According to Hopkins, cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating suddenly, and the lack of blood flow to the brain and other organs can cause a person to lose consciousness, become disabled or die if not treated immediately. Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024 This releases nitrogen gas into the sealed chamber, causing the individual to lose consciousness and die from suffocation within minutes. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024 It is intended to work by releasing nitrogen, inducing hypoxia, and allowing the user to lose consciousness and pass away without physical suffering. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lose consciousness 

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“Lose consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20consciousness. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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