Definition of epilepsies Epilepsies

/ɛˈpʌlɛˌpsiz/ - [epulepseez] -

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What does epilepsies mean?

Wiktionary

epilepsies (Noun)
Plural of epilepsy.

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epilepsies, noun, plural of epilepsy.

WordNet

Noun Plural: epilepsies
epilepsy - a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
		brain disease, brain disorder, encephalopathy any disorder or disease of the brain
		epileptic seizure convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness
		akinetic epilepsy epilepsy characterized by akinesia
		cortical epilepsy, focal epilepsy epilepsy in which the attacks begins with an isolated disturbance of cerebral function (as a twitching of a limb or an illusory sensation or a mental disturbance)
		generalized epilepsy, grand mal epilepsy, epilepsia major, grand mal epilepsy in which the attacks involve loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking
		lafora's disease, myoclonus epilepsy epilepsy characterized by clonus of muscle groups and progressive mental deterioration and genetic origin
		petit mal epilepsy, epilepsia minor, petit mal epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities); "she has been suffering from petit mal since childhood"
		posttraumatic epilepsy, traumatic epilepsy a convulsive epileptic state caused by a head injury
		procursive epilepsy epilepsy in which a seizure is induced by whirling or running
		psychomotor epilepsy, temporal lobe epilepsy epilepsy characterized clinically by impairment of consciousness and amnesia for the episode; often involves purposeful movements of the arms and legs and sometimes hallucinations
		reflex epilepsy a form of epilepsy in which attacks are induced by peripheral stimulation
		status epilepticus a condition in which there are continuing attacks of epilepsy without intervals of consciousness; can lead to brain damage and death

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Wiktionary

epilepsy (Noun)
A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures or convulsions and blackouts.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

epilepsy (n.)
The "falling sickness," so called because the patient falls suddenly to the ground; a disease characterized by paroxysms (or fits) occurring at interval and attended by sudden loss of consciousness, and convulsive motions of the muscles.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

epilepsy
A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures and blackouts.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

epilepsy
ep′i-lep-si, n. a chronic functional disease of the nervous system, manifested by recurring attacks of sudden insensibility or impairment of consciousness, commonly accompanied by peculiar convulsive seizures.—n. Epilep′tic, an epileptic patient.—adjs. Epilep′tic, -al; Epilep′toid. [Gr. epilepsia—epi, upon, lambanein, lēpsesthai, to seize.]

Wikipedia

Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological condition that is characterised by unprovoked seizures. People with epilepsy are sometimes wrongly called "epileptic". This is wrong because it is the fit or seizure that is "epileptic".

In most cases, epilepsy is caused by scars in the brain. Some forms of the condition are caused by genes, they may be passed on from the parents to the children. Very often, the actual cause for an epileptic seizure is lack of sleep, too much alcohol, or other things that cause stress.

Many countries in the world say there are special rules for people who have epilepsy. They need to be without a seizure for some time before they may drive a car. They also need to take drugs to treat their illness. In many countries, such people may not drive autobuses, taxis or lorries.