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epileptic seizure

DEFINITIONS OF: epileptic seizure

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n convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness

Types:
epilepsia major, generalized seizure, grand mal
a seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body
epilepsia minor, petit mal
a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching
Type of:
convulsion
violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
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