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Meaning of "dizzy spell" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIZZY SPELL

dizzy spell  [ˈdɪzɪ spɛl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIZZY SPELL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dizzy spell is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIZZY SPELL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Orthostatic hypotension

Orthostatic hypotension, also known as postural hypotension, orthostasis, and colloquially as head rush or dizzy spell, is a form of hypotension in which a person's blood pressure suddenly falls when standing up or stretching. In medical terms, it is defined as a fall in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mm Hg when a person assumes a standing position. The symptom is caused by blood pooling in the lower extremities upon a change in body position. It is quite common and can occur briefly in anyone, although it is prevalent in particular among the elderly, and those with low blood pressure.

Definition of dizzy spell in the English dictionary

The definition of dizzy spell in the dictionary is a short period during which you feel dizzy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIZZY SPELL


appel
əˈpɛl
compel
kəmˈpɛl
dispel
dɪˈspɛl
expel
ɪkˈspɛl
impel
ɪmˈpɛl
lapel
ləˈpɛl
misspell
ˌmɪsˈspɛl
outspell
ˌaʊtˈspɛl
propel
prəˈpɛl
rappel
ræˈpɛl
reexpel
ˌriːɪkˈspɛl
repel
rɪˈpɛl
sapropel
ˈsæprəˌpɛl
spell
spɛl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIZZY SPELL

dizain
dizen
dizygotic
dizzard
dizzied
dizzier
dizzies
dizziest
dizzily
dizziness
dizzy
dizzying
dizzyingly
dj

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIZZY SPELL

all very well
as well
bell
Campbell
cell
Chappell
counterspell
dell
fell
hell
just as well
magic spell
pell
respell
sell
shell
tell
under a spell
unspell
well

Synonyms and antonyms of dizzy spell in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dizzy spell» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIZZY SPELL

Find out the translation of dizzy spell to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dizzy spell from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dizzy spell» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

头晕目眩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mareo
570 millions of speakers

English

dizzy spell
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चक्कर जादू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بدوار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

головокружение заклинание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tontura
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হতবুদ্ধি বানান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vertige
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mantra pening
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schwächeanfall
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

めまいの呪文
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

어지러운
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dizzy spell
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chính tả chóng mặt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மயக்கம் மயக்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भलतीच जादू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şapşal konuşma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

capogiro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zawroty głowy zaklęcie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

запаморочення заклинання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

amețeală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ζαλάδα ξόρκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

duiselig spel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

yr stava
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

svimmel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dizzy spell

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIZZY SPELL»

The term «dizzy spell» is normally little used and occupies the 123.991 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIZZY SPELL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dizzy spell

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIZZY SPELL»

Discover the use of dizzy spell in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dizzy spell and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dizzy Spell: Living & Coping With An Inner Ear Disorder
Gillian gives advice on how she "survived" and made it through rough dizzy patches. This book includes advice that can help patients to return to normal everyday lives.
Gillian Gabrielle Barnett, 2004
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Stroke For Dummies
How do you know if that dizzy spell you just had is a sign of a transient stroke? Stroke-caused vertigo is often associated with other symptoms, including numbness or weakness on the side of the face, a droopy eyelid, or double vision.
John R. Marler, M.D., 2011
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The Primary Care Physician's Guide to Common Psychiatric and ...
The role of the primary care physician is to determine whether the description of the dizzy spell suggests an underlying cause requiring specialist treatment, further workup, or simple reassurance. Often the focus of the initial inquiry is to ...
Phillip R. Slavney, Orest Hurko, 2001
4
Vertigo and Dizziness
Initially, it remains unclear whether the first dizzy spell will be followed by subsequent spells. Therefore during or shortly after an ongoing first dizzy spell, the differential diagno- sis is broader than with recurrent symptoms. Some disorders may ...
Béla Büki, Alexander A. Tarnutzer, 2013
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CMJ New Music Monthly
Like The Band before them, the Schramms infuse Dizzy Spell with a quiet, passionate mystery that's hard to place within any school. At its heart lies the guitar work of Dave Schramm, who creates a tone that sounds like a rural Tom Verlaine, ...
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AUDIOLOGY, 3-Volume Set: Diagnosis, Treatment and Practice ...
Do any activities reliably bring on the dizzy spell? ♢ Is the dizzy spell associated with any difficulty in swallowing or speaking or change in vision? ♢ Is consciousness ever completely lost during a dizzy spell? ♢ Is there associated tinnitus or a ...
Ross Roeser, Michael Valente, 2007
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AUDIOLOGY Diagnosis
Do any activities reliably bring on the dizzy spell? ♢ Is the dizzy spell associated with any difficulty in swallowing or speaking or change in vision? ♢ Is consciousness ever completely lost during a dizzy spell? ♢ Is there associated tinnitus or a ...
Ross J. Roeser, Michael Valente, 2011
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Practical Management of the Dizzy Patient
We pay particular attention to the characteristics of the dizzy spell, associated symptoms, comorbid risk factors, and the effects of medication. The physical examination is divided into six sections: spontaneous and gaze tests, pursuit and  ...
Joel A. Goebel, 2008
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Dizzy: What You Need to Know About Managing and Treating ...
Some people have an intense fear of heights (acrophobia) that began after they experienced a severe dizzy spell while in a height situation. Others seem to first have the fear, typically as a manifestation of anxiety and an intense fear of falling,  ...
Jack J. Wazen, 2008
10
Vertigo and Disequilibrium: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis ...
The bad dizzy spell usually lasts a whole day to 2 days. The residual aftereffects- disequilibrium, lightheadedness, "dizzy feeling"— generally take a few weeks to clear. It is during this time, when the patient feels unsteady, lightheaded, and ...
Peter C. Weber, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIZZY SPELL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dizzy spell is used in the context of the following news items.
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A picture is worth 1600 words
Even when the Cavs went through a four-year dizzy spell before LeBron came back, the attendance was still solid. The Browns, one of the ... «Waiting For Next Year, Jul 15»
2
Junior Wimbledon hopeful Jodie Burrage vows to return for doubles …
Then with the French teenager leading 3-2 in the second set, Burrage suffered a dizzy spell and had to undergo a medical time-out to receive ... «Get Surrey, Jul 15»
3
What lessons can we learn from serious bike crashes?
The explanation given by the motorist for hitting the cyclist was that she had suffered a dizzy spell. She fled the scene, she said, because she ... «The Coloradoan, Jul 15»
4
Kill-me-quick: Good old Jomo was once a chang'aa dealer
But by and large, alcohol was taken to while away time with telling nicknames like ndogogio (dizzy spell) and 'kill-me-quick' for chang'aa. «SDE Entertainment News, Jul 15»
5
Daily tasks become a competition in Ultimate Firefighter event
He sat under a tent after Wednesday's event, his knee bloody, his voice hoarse and his face flush as he recovered from a dizzy spell. Medics ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
6
Raiders ace suffers setback on comeback trail
The veteran packman suffered a 'dizzy spell' before midweek training and has been ruled out of tomorrow's huge Kingstone Press League One ... «NW Evening Mail, Jun 15»
7
Sue Lloyd-Roberts on the challenges of living with cancer
I had a dizzy spell while loading the dishwasher in Spain, followed by seven or eight hours of severe nausea. I felt better the next day and ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jun 15»
8
Aussie Jason Day opts out of PGA Tour event at TPC River Highlands
Jason Day collapsed on his final hole at the US Open after suffering a dizzy spell. But the 27-year-old from Queensland has now decided not to ... «SkySports, Jun 15»
9
Mother blames dizziness and headache on night out but is left …
Consumed by a dizzy spell and recognising the impending headache, Leanne Arnold put her symptoms down to a hangover. «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
10
Sue Lloyd-Roberts: Why waiting for a stem-cell donor to treat my …
I had a dizzy spell while loading the dishwasher in Spain, followed by seven or eight hours of severe nausea. I felt better the next day and ... «The Independent, Jun 15»

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