Grayouts

/ˈɡreɪaʊts/ noun

Definition

Plural of grayout; multiple instances of visual dimming or loss of consciousness.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'grayout' formed by adding '-s'. The singular term originated in aviation medicine in the mid-20th century.

Kelly Says

Military pilot training actually teaches pilots about the sequence: first grayout, then blackout—knowing the warning signs of grayout gives them seconds to adjust their maneuvers and save themselves!

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