Syncope
noun
Loss of consciousness caused by a temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain.
The patient experienced a syncope episode after standing up too quickly.
Often appears as...
- vasovagal syncope
- cardiac syncope
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The shortening of a word by omission of a sound, letter, or syllable from the middle of the word.
In the word 'ne'er', as in the phrase 'ne'er do well', 'never' is shortened by syncope.
Often appears as...
- vowel syncope
- consonant syncope
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
Loss of a beat in music.
The syncope gave the piece a jazzy, unexpected rhythm.
Often appears as...
- rhythmic syncope
- syncopated rhythm
noun
Loss of consciousness caused by a temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain.
The patient experienced a syncope episode after standing up too quickly.
Often appears as...
- vasovagal syncope
- cardiac syncope
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The shortening of a word by omission of a sound, letter, or syllable from the middle of the word.
In the word 'ne'er', as in the phrase 'ne'er do well', 'never' is shortened by syncope.
Often appears as...
- vowel syncope
- consonant syncope
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
Loss of a beat in music.
The syncope gave the piece a jazzy, unexpected rhythm.
Often appears as...
- rhythmic syncope
- syncopated rhythm
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Emergency
Use 'syncope' to describe a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention.
Call for help if someone has syncope; they need a doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Fainting
'Syncope' is more technical than 'fainting', highlighting a specific medical cause.
The doctor diagnosed her sudden collapse as syncope due to dehydration.
Pro Tip 3/3Context-Specific
Use 'syncope' in medical or health-related contexts, not in casual conversation.
In medical class, we learned that syncope can be a symptom of heart problems.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Emergency
Use 'syncope' to describe a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention.
Call for help if someone has syncope; they need a doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Fainting
'Syncope' is more technical than 'fainting', highlighting a specific medical cause.
The doctor diagnosed her sudden collapse as syncope due to dehydration.
Pro Tip 3/3Context-Specific
Use 'syncope' in medical or health-related contexts, not in casual conversation.
In medical class, we learned that syncope can be a symptom of heart problems.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Emergency
Use 'syncope' to describe a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention.
Call for help if someone has syncope; they need a doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Fainting
'Syncope' is more technical than 'fainting', highlighting a specific medical cause.
The doctor diagnosed her sudden collapse as syncope due to dehydration.
Pro Tip 3/3Context-Specific
Use 'syncope' in medical or health-related contexts, not in casual conversation.
In medical class, we learned that syncope can be a symptom of heart problems.
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