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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To treat syncope, doctors could replace or remove genes related to the vagus nerve, per NBC News.
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Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
This suggests that syncope and recovery are somehow regulated by a network that includes both NPY2R VSNs and the periventricular zone, per Nature News.
—Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
There are several types of syncope, and vasovagal syncope is most common among adults.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
The culprit in nearly all cases of syncope is an interruption in blood flow to the brain.
—H Lee Kagan, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2011
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Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
This suggests that syncope and recovery are somehow regulated by a network that includes both NPY2R VSNs and the periventricular zone, per Nature News.
—Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
There are several types of syncope, and vasovagal syncope is most common among adults.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
The culprit in nearly all cases of syncope is an interruption in blood flow to the brain.
—H Lee Kagan, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncope
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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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More From The Post Man faints while driving 70 mph on highway.Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
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As her sleeping trances increase in intensity, the town’s physician Dr. Sievers (played by Ralph Ineson) recommends using one of Ellen’s corsets to tie her to the bed.Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Suddenly, your gaze snaps away, and you’re trapped in the trance of the beautiful stranger.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The title of the episode comes from Solo’s suggestion for how Juliette can get air during her long swim.Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Faherty pledges 1% of our swim sales back to the Surfrider Foundation.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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In addition to household savings, other benefits of community solar include resilience during blackouts or weather events, community wealth building, and local job creation, Cramer says.Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Read the fine print though, because certain restrictions and blackout dates apply.Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Syncope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncope. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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