syncope

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Nearly 40 percent of people experience syncope, or fainting spells, at least once in their lives.

From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2023

Interestingly, another meaning for syncope is to contract a word by omitting middle sounds or letters.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2022

There are four types of common heat illnesses that Lawrence says can range from minor to life-threatening, including heat syncope, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2022

It is when children hold their breath when upset until they experience syncope, or passing out.

From Fox News • Feb. 17, 2022

I hit my head on the elephant-shaped coffee table when I experienced syncope, or a transient loss of consciousness, more commonly known as passing out.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan