presyncope
nounUK /ˌpriːˈsɪŋkəpi/
US /ˌpriːˈsɪŋkəpi/
The feeling that you are about to faint, like when you get very dizzy and weak.
She felt presyncope after standing up too fast and had to sit down.
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2. A brief episode of dizziness or weakness that does not result in full loss of consciousness.
The doctor asked if his presyncope ever turned into a full blackout.
3. A warning sensation before fainting, often including sweating, nausea, or blurred vision.
He recognized the presyncope by the ringing in his ears and the cold sweat.
4. A medical term for the period or state just before syncope occurs.
Presyncope can be a sign of low blood pressure or dehydration.