9.3 epilepsy Flashcards
1
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absence seizure
A
a brief seizure characterized by the absence of activity and occasionally clonic movements
2
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epilepsy
A
chronic brain disorder due to paroxysmal excessive neuronal discharges
3
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febrile
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pertaining to or having a fever
4
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postictal
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occurring after a seizure
5
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status epilepticus
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a recurrent state of seizure activity lasting longer than 30 mins
6
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tic
A
sudden involuntary repeated contraction of muscles
7
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tonic-clonic seizure
A
generalized seizure due to epileptic activity in all or most of the brain
8
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tonic
A
muscular contraction in a continuous state
9
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clonic
A
relating to muscle movements showing contraction and relaxation in rapid succession
10
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seizure
A
an epileptic heart attack
