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What is the medical term for fainting?

Retry Correct Incorrect In medical terms, “syncope” is defined as the sudden loss of consciousness and muscle weakness that can come from abrupt changes in blood flow to the brain. It’s more commonly called fainting.

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What is the medical term for fainting?

• Asystole
• Hypothalamus
• Karyotype
• Syncope