sin'ko pe, a sudden suspension of the heart's action, of sensation and of the power of motion. It may be produced by loss of blood, pain, emotional disturbance or by organic or other diseases of the heart. A person fainting should be laid upon the back, with his head and shoulders slightly lower than his body, and his clothing should be loosened wherever it impedes circulation. Cold water may be sprinkled on the face and stimulating odors applied to the nostrils. Protracted cases need the advice and treatment of a physician.