epileptic seizure

Noun

A sudden episode of transient neurologic symptoms caused by abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.

ریشه

Combination of 'epileptic' (from Greek 'epilēptikos', meaning 'seizure') and 'seizure' (from Old French 'saisir', meaning 'to take possession').

مثال

• He had an epileptic seizure while driving.
• Epileptic seizures can be controlled with medication.
• She experienced her first epileptic seizure at the age of seven.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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