as in faint
a temporary state of unconsciousness
syncope has been reported in a small percentage of patients taking the drug
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Recent Examples of syncope
Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, peripheral edema (swelling in feet, ankles, and other areas), fatigue, lightheadedness, and syncope (fainting), according to Vuppuluri.
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Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The doctors determined the cause to be vasovagal syncope.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
This reaction is known as a vasovagal syncope episode, also known as fainting.
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
To treat syncope, doctors could replace or remove genes related to the vagus nerve, per NBC News.
—Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
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Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The doctors determined the cause to be vasovagal syncope.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
This reaction is known as a vasovagal syncope episode, also known as fainting.
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
To treat syncope, doctors could replace or remove genes related to the vagus nerve, per NBC News.
—Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncope
Noun
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And no one in these countries faints from such statements, does not remember the law and international law, humanity and human rights.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Then add in the fact that goalkeepers are under minute VAR scrutiny over moving off their line, while takers are allowed to get away all kinds of stops, starts and faints in their run up.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
15 Aug. 2024
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This move paralyzes them and causes the whale sharks to slip into a kind of trance.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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Yet there are drawbacks to being able to enter a trance.—
Sheila Heti,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Charlotte put on a vintage Roberto Cavalli party dress from Happy Isles—but only for 15 minutes, as the bride and groom decided to go for an impromptu midnight swim.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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The town also features parks, a lakefront beach and swim center, a marina, and a golf club.—
Caitlin Montoya,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2025
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Six breathable layers of soft material deliver the ultimate blackout experience with a design that isn’t too tight on my eyes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Use blackout curtains, an eye mask to block light, earplugs, or a white noise machine to reduce noise.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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