epilepsy

epilepsy definition - medical

ep·i·lep·sy (ĕpˈə-lĕpˌsē)

noun
Any of various neurological disorders characterized by sudden, recurring attacks of motor, sensory, or psychic malfunction with or without loss of consciousness or convulsive seizures. Also called seizure disorder.

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