What Is Fainting (Syncope)? What Causes Fainting?

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What Is Fainting (Syncope)? What Causes Fainting?

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The medical term for fainting is syncope. Fainting is a sudden loss of consciousness, usually temporary and typically caused by a lack of oxygen in the brain. The brain oxygen depriv

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