epilepsy

[ˈɛpɪlɛpsi]

epilepsy Definition

  • 1a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures
  • 2a tendency to have recurrent seizures

Using epilepsy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "epilepsy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He has been diagnosed with epilepsy since he was a child.

  • Example

    Epilepsy can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

  • Example

    People with epilepsy should avoid certain triggers that can cause seizures.

epilepsy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for epilepsy

  • seizure disorder
  • convulsive disorder

Phrases with epilepsy

  • a type of epilepsy characterized by loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions

    Example

    He experienced a grand mal epilepsy seizure during the night.

  • a type of epilepsy characterized by brief episodes of staring and unresponsiveness

    Example

    She was diagnosed with absence epilepsy after experiencing several episodes of staring and unresponsiveness.

  • a type of epilepsy that does not respond to treatment with medication

    Example

    Despite trying multiple medications, his refractory epilepsy continued to cause frequent seizures.

Origins of epilepsy

from Greek 'epilēpsia', meaning 'seizure'

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Summary: epilepsy in Brief

Epilepsy [ˈɛpɪlɛpsi] is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. It can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes, and those with epilepsy should avoid triggers that can cause seizures. Types of epilepsy include grand mal epilepsy, characterized by loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions, and absence epilepsy, characterized by brief episodes of staring and unresponsiveness.

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