Vasovagal syncope is a common cause of fainting. The vagus nerve is overstimulated and causes the body's blood vessels to dilate and the heart to slow down. This anti-adrenaline effect decreases the ability of the heart to pump blood upward to the brain against gravity. Without blood flow, the brain turns off.
Dictionary of Unusual Words. logorrhea log-uh-RI-uh, n an excessive flow of words, prolixity [Gr logos word + roia flow, stream] Welcome to the International House of Logorrhea, a free online dictionary of weird words and unusual words to help enhance your vocabulary. The IHL is a component of The Phrontistery, which has many other free word lists and resources related to obscure words.
Webster Dictionary(2.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Novel(adj) of recent origin or introduction; not ancient; new; hence, out of the ordinary course; unusual; strange; surprising. 2  Novel(adj) that which is new or unusual; a novelty. 3  Novel(adj) news; fresh tidings.