epilepsy
noun
ep·i·lep·sy
ˈe-pə-ˌlep-sē 
plural epilepsies
: any of various disorders marked by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain and typically manifested by sudden brief episodes of altered or diminished consciousness, involuntary movements, or convulsions
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Previously used as a sedative and an anti-emetic, muscimol has been tested for therapeutic uses in pain management, migraine treatment, seizure reduction, and in trials studying the treatment of epilepsy and Parkinson's disease, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2024
The complaint indicated that Moen has struggled with epilepsy who entire life and, despite ongoing treatment and medication, had resulted in his indefinite loss of driving privileges in August 2023.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Officers proceed to look through Leath’s fanny pack, which contained his ID, epilepsy medication and a Bible.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Those most affected include children, the elderly, individuals with respiratory or cardiac conditions, people with autism, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease, those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other vulnerable populations, including animals.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
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Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2024
The complaint indicated that Moen has struggled with epilepsy who entire life and, despite ongoing treatment and medication, had resulted in his indefinite loss of driving privileges in August 2023.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Officers proceed to look through Leath’s fanny pack, which contained his ID, epilepsy medication and a Bible.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Those most affected include children, the elderly, individuals with respiratory or cardiac conditions, people with autism, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease, those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other vulnerable populations, including animals.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
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epilepsy
noun
ep·i·lep·sy
ˈep-ə-ˌlep-sē
: a disorder marked by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, by attacks of convulsions, and by loss of consciousness
Medical Definition
epilepsy
noun
ep·i·lep·sy
ˈep-ə-ˌlep-sē
plural epilepsies
: any of various disorders marked by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain and typically manifested by sudden brief episodes of altered or diminished consciousness, involuntary movements, or convulsions see absence epilepsy, grand mal sense 1, petit mal sense 1 focal epilepsy, jacksonian epilepsy, myoclonic epilepsy, temporal lobe epilepsy
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