absence seizure
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absence seizure
- /ˈæb.sn̩s ˈsi.ʒɚ/ US
- /ˈæb.sn̩ts ˈsi.ʒɚ/ US
noun absence seizures
- A type of seizure indicative of petit mal epilepsy, usually lasting up to thirty seconds and involving vacantness and lack of awareness, possibly including twitching; not including spasm or unconsciousness. She blinked rapidly several times, then her chin lifted slightly and her eyes rolled back. It lasted only seconds but the EEG showed the presence of a type of generalized seizure called an “absence seizure” — characterized by a lack of attention. The strange eye movements indicated a rare type of ab
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noun term for a petit mal epileptic seizure
| Español | crisis de ausencia |
|---|---|
| Français | absence épileptique |
| Русский | абса́нс absáns |
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title = {absence seizure},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
