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Adams-Stokes

Description:

Adams-Stokes is a medical term used to describe a condition characterized by sudden loss of consciousness due to a temporary cessation of heart rhythm. It is typically caused by a blockage in the electrical conduction system of the heart.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Proper Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A medical condition resulting in sudden loss of consciousness due to abnormal heart rhythm.

Example Sentence:

She suffered from frequent episodes of Adams-Stokes, necessitating the implantation of a pacemaker.

Sense 2:

(Proper Noun) Adams-Stokes Syndrome, a specific medical condition named after physicians Robert Adams and William Stokes.

Example Sentence:

Adams-Stokes syndrome was first described in the early 19th century by Dr. Robert Adams and Dr. William Stokes.

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