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syncope

/sɪŋˈkoʊpi/ noun · British & US
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What does syncope mean?

noun

A sudden, brief loss of consciousness, often caused by a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain. In music, a syncopated rhythm is one that emphasizes off-beat or unexpected parts of a rhythm.

Example

"The doctor warned her that the medication could cause syncope in some patients."

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