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.