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Faint
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FaintTemporary loss of consciousness because of an insufficient blood supply to the brain.
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Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
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Fainting (syncope)
Partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings. When the loss of consciousness is temporary and there is spontaneous recovery, it is referred to as syncope or, in nonmedical quarters, fainting. Syncope accounts for one in every 30 visits to an emergency room. It is pronounced sin-ko-pea. Syncope is due to a temporary reduction in blood flow and therefore a shortage of oxygen to the brain. This leads to lightheadedness or a "black out" episode, a loss of consciousness. Temporary impairment of the blood supply to the brain can be caused by heart conditions and by conditions that do not directly involve the heart.
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Formication
The tactile hallucination or illusion that insects are crawling on the body or under the skin.
Fragmentation
Separation into different parts, or preventing their integration, or detaching one or more parts from the rest. A fear of fragmentation of the personality, also known as disintegration anxiety, is often observed in patients whenever they are exposed to repetitions of earlier experiences that interfered with development of the self. This fear may be expressed as feelings of falling apart, as a loss of identity, or as a fear of impending loss of one's vitality and of psychological depletion.
Free association
In psychoanalytic therapy, spontaneous, uncensored verbalization by the patient of whatever comes to mind.
Fusion
The union and integration of the instincts and drives so that they complement each other and help the organism to deal effectively with both internal needs and external demands.
First responder
The first level of EMS certification. They are normally the first to arrive on scene, and activate the appropriate level of EMS response.
Faint
Fallopian tube
The tubal passageway connecting the ovary to the uterus.
Familial cholesterolemia
An inherited disorder causing abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Fat
A major energy source for animals and humans. Fat contains nine calories per gram.
Fatigue
Physical or mental exhaustion. Weariness.
Febrile
Caused by fever. Feverish.
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Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Fainting (syncope)
Partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings. When the loss of consciousness is temporary and there is spontaneous recovery, it is referred to as syncope or, in nonmedical quarters, fainting. Syncope accounts for one in every 30 visits to an emergency room. It is pronounced sin-ko-pea. Syncope is due to a temporary reduction in blood flow and therefore a shortage of oxygen to the brain. This leads to lightheadedness or a "black out" episode, a loss of consciousness. Temporary impairment of the blood supply to the brain can be caused by heart conditions and by conditions that do not directly involve the heart.
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Formication
The tactile hallucination or illusion that insects are crawling on the body or under the skin.
Fragmentation
Separation into different parts, or preventing their integration, or detaching one or more parts from the rest. A fear of fragmentation of the personality, also known as disintegration anxiety, is often observed in patients whenever they are exposed to repetitions of earlier experiences that interfered with development of the self. This fear may be expressed as feelings of falling apart, as a loss of identity, or as a fear of impending loss of one's vitality and of psychological depletion.
Free association
In psychoanalytic therapy, spontaneous, uncensored verbalization by the patient of whatever comes to mind.
Fusion
The union and integration of the instincts and drives so that they complement each other and help the organism to deal effectively with both internal needs and external demands.
First responder
The first level of EMS certification. They are normally the first to arrive on scene, and activate the appropriate level of EMS response.
Faint
Fallopian tube
The tubal passageway connecting the ovary to the uterus.
Familial cholesterolemia
An inherited disorder causing abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Fat
A major energy source for animals and humans. Fat contains nine calories per gram.
Fatigue
Physical or mental exhaustion. Weariness.
Febrile
Caused by fever. Feverish.
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