"epileptic seizure" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: convulsion - violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
subtypes:
- epilepsia major, generalized seizure, grand mal - a seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body
- epilepsia minor, petit mal - a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching
is a part of: epilepsy - a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions