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epilepsy

[ ep-uh-lep-see ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. a disorder of the nervous system, characterized either by mild, episodic loss of attention or sleepiness petit mal or by severe convulsions with loss of consciousness grand mal.


epilepsy

/ ˈɛɪˌɛɪ /

noun

  1. a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by periodic loss of consciousness with or without convulsions. In some cases it is due to brain damage but in others the cause is unknown See also grand mal petit mal
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epilepsy

  1. Any of various neurological disorders characterized by recurrent seizures. Epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

epilepsy

  1. A disorder of the brain characterized by sudden, recurring attacks of abnormal brain function, often resulting in convulsions or seizures. The seizures associated with epilepsy can sometimes be controlled by medication.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of epilepsy1

First recorded in 1570–80; from Old French epilepsie, from Late Latin 辱ŧ, from Greek 辱ŧí “epileptic seizure,” derivative of 辱áԱ𾱲 “to take hold of, seize, attack”; epi-, -lepsy ( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of epilepsy1

C16: from Late Latin 辱ŧ, from Greek, from epilambanein to attack, seize, from lambanein to take
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High-ventilation breathing is not recommended for people with epilepsy, lung diseases or asthma that limit breathing, high blood pressure or cardiovascular problems, and schizophrenia or a history of psychosis.

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IP doesn't just cause blindness, it can also cause severe epilepsy and more difficult outcomes.

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It was originally a medication for epilepsy, and they found that it has applications for PTSD.

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P now suffers from severe dystonic cerebral palsy, is effectively blind, has an intellectual disability, has epilepsy, can only communicate by crying and cannot be comforted when crying.

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It says some patients are being treated without pain relief and that those with conditions requiring regular medication, such as epilepsy or diabetes are having to ration their supplies.

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