Blackout
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In medicine, the word Blackout is a form of amnesia. The amnesia may be complete or partial. Such an amnesia can be provoked by
- stress for example, before an examination.
- alcohol: People suffering from such a conditions may also lose consciousness for a certain time.
- interrupting the supply of oxygen or blood to the brain
- Injuries to the brain
- Various illnesses
After the cause is gone, usually full mental powers are restored. There may be a blank in memory though.