Syncope

 

 

Loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished cerebral blood flow.

 

Origin

[G. synkopT, a cutting short, a swoon]

 

Adams-Stokes syncope

cardiac syncope

carotid sinus syncope

hysterical syncope

laryngeal syncope

local syncope

micturition syncope

postural syncope

swallow syncope

tussive syncope

vasodepressor syncope

vasovagal syncope