Stokes-Adams syndrome: Meaning and Definition of

Stokes'-Ad'ams syn"drome

Pronunciation: (stōks'ad'umz), [key]
— Med. Med.
  1. unconsciousness accompanying atrioventricular heart block, sometimes characterized by weakness, irregular pulse, and intermittent convulsive or nonconvulsive seizures.
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