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epilepsy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/

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Definition of epilepsy

noun

[mass noun]

a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French épilepsie, or via late Latin from Greek epilēpsia, from epilambanein 'seize, attack', from epi 'upon' + lambanein 'take hold of'