Definitions
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- noun Alternative spelling of
light-headedness .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a frivolous lack of prudence
- noun a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
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Examples
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Unusual obsessive food cravings, known as lightheadedness can also be associated with iron deficiency anemia.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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Patients who experience symptoms, such as lightheadedness, can press a button on the PDM which tells the system to store the patient's ECG strip during the time of the symptom.
Medgadget 2009
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The researchers found that a TIA was unlikely if a patient reported nonspecific symptoms, such as lightheadedness, tightness in the chest or stomach upset, along with the neurological dysfunction.
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It is important that you consult a doctor and describe him exactly what you feel, such as lightheadedness, nausea or vertigo, so that he can do an accurate diagnosis give you proper medication.
We Blog A Lot 2008
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The researchers found that a TIA was unlikely if a patient reported nonspecific symptoms, such as lightheadedness, tightness in the chest or stomach upset, along with the neurological dysfunction.
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This can result in coughing or difficulty breathing or swallowing; a feeling of throat fullness; swelling of the lips, tongue, eyes, palms of hands and soles of feet; confusion; lightheadedness or dizziness; fainting; nausea; diarrhea; palpitations, slurred speech; wheezing; abdominal pain; stomach cramps; anxiety; hives and circulatory collapse shock.
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: The Hidden Dangers of Bug Bites M.D. Glenn D. Braunstein 2011
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This can result in coughing or difficulty breathing or swallowing; a feeling of throat fullness; swelling of the lips, tongue, eyes, palms of hands and soles of feet; confusion; lightheadedness or dizziness; fainting; nausea; diarrhea; palpitations, slurred speech; wheezing; abdominal pain; stomach cramps; anxiety; hives and circulatory collapse shock.
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: The Hidden Dangers of Bug Bites M.D. Glenn D. Braunstein 2011
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In February, while visiting her daughter in Springfield, Va., she started to have heart palpitations and lightheadedness, and felt pain that went from her chest down her arm.
New initiative is a million women strong for heart testing 2011
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Back on topic though, I think a search party should be sent out to find this wonderful anonymous Japanese person whio has newly and conveniently imparted truthiness and lightheadedness to Batshit Michelle.
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This can result in coughing or difficulty breathing or swallowing; a feeling of throat fullness; swelling of the lips, tongue, eyes, palms of hands and soles of feet; confusion; lightheadedness or dizziness; fainting; nausea; diarrhea; palpitations, slurred speech; wheezing; abdominal pain; stomach cramps; anxiety; hives and circulatory collapse shock.
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: The Hidden Dangers of Bug Bites M.D. Glenn D. Braunstein 2011
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