ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Epilepsy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Epilepsy is a noun meaning (pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Epilepsies, or fallings and reelings, and beastly vomitings. The least of these, even when the tongue begins to be untied, is a degree of drunkenness.

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Related dictionary entries include epileptic, seizure, fit, convulsions, seizures, eclampsy.

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