脳のう貧ひん血けつ

noun

cerebral anemia

Medical term for a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain, often causing dizziness or fainting. In everyday Japanese, people may use it loosely for feeling faint.

• 立たち上あがったときに脳のう貧ひん血けつを起おこして倒たおれそうになった。

  When I stood up, I had a cerebral anemia attack and almost collapsed.

• 脳のう貧ひん血けつの症しょう状じょうとして、めまいや冷ひや汗あせが出でることがあります。

  Symptoms of cerebral anemia can include dizziness and cold sweats.