Syncope (noun)
sin-kuh-pee
The medical term for fainting.
Syncope comes from the Greek word meaning “cutting short.”Syncope entered English between 1350 and 1400. Healthcare professionals often use specialized terms like syncope to standardize medical care and communication.
Example sentences
“After another episode of syncope, she decided a doctor’s visit was in order.”
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