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epileptic
adjective
ep·i·lep·tic
ˌe-pə-ˈlep-tik
: relating to, affected with, or having the characteristics of epilepsy
an epileptic seizure
epileptic
noun
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According to experts, the movements are prime examples of myoclonus or myoclonic jerks—involuntary muscle spasms similar to hiccups and epileptic seizures.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
The sheriff’s office also said the man suffered from epileptic seizures.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Walmart had a policy accommodating Wiman’s absences due to epileptic seizures.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Mapping an ailing brain The film is intended to improve a process called functional brain mapping, which is often used when a person needs surgery to remove a brain tumor or tissue causing severe epileptic seizures.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 13 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1572, in the meaning defined above
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“Epileptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epileptic. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
epileptic
1 of 2 adjective
ep·i·lep·tic
ˌep-ə-ˈlep-tik
: of, relating to, or having epilepsy
an epileptic seizure
epileptic
2 of 2 noun
: a person who has epilepsy
Medical Definition
epileptic
1 of 2 adjective
ep·i·lep·tic
ˌep-ə-ˈlep-tik
: relating to, affected with, or having the characteristics of epilepsy
epileptic
2 of 2 noun
: one affected with epilepsy
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