Vasovagal syncopeVVS
Also called Fainting from sudden blood pressure drop
CardiologyNeurologyEmergency MedicineImportant
A transient loss of consciousness mediated by an inappropriate reflex causing bradycardia and vasodilation.
Korean
혈관미주신경성 실신
자율신경 반사로 인한 급격한 서맥·혈압 저하로 발생하는 일시적 의식 소실; 가장 흔한 실신 유형.
French
Syncope vasovagale(Malaise vagal)
Perte de conscience transitoire médiée par un réflexe inapproprié causant bradycardie et vasodilatation.
Word parts
syn-Prefix(Greek) Together, withvas/oRoot(Latin) Vessel, ductvag/oRoot(Latin) Vagus nerve-alSuffix(Latin) Pertaining to