Medical Dictionary

light–headedness

noun light–head·ed·ness \ˈlīt-ˈhed-əd-nəs\

Medical Definition of LIGHT-HEADEDNESS

:  the condition of being dizzy or on the verge of fainting <dizziness or light–headedness, particularly when one arises to a standing position, is a predictable consequence of any medication tending to lower blood pressure—Harvard Medical School Health Letter>
light–head·ed adjective

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