🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

미주신경성 실신

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mijusinjyeongseong silsin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Vasovagal Syncope/ˈveɪzoʊˌveɪɡəl ˈsɪŋkoʊpi/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 혈액 검사 중 미주신경성 실신을 경험했다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure, often triggered by stress, pain, or prolonged standing.

    "After standing in line for a long time, she experienced vasovagal syncope and fainted."
  2. 2

    A common type of fainting spell that occurs when the body overreacts to certain triggers.

    "His vasovagal syncope was triggered by the sight of blood during the medical procedure."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'vasovagal' is derived from 'vaso-', relating to blood vessels, and 'vagal', pertaining to the vagus nerve, which is involved in the autonomic nervous system. 'Syncope' comes from the Greek word 'synkopē', meaning 'a cutting off', referring to a temporary loss of consciousness due to reduced blood flow to the brain.

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