epilepsy

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈe-pə-ˌlep-sē\
- /ˈep.ɪ.lep.si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈe-pə-ˌlep-sē\

Definitions of epilepsy word

noun epilepsy A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. 1
noun epilepsy neurological disorder 1
uncountable noun epilepsy Epilepsy is a brain condition which causes a person to suddenly lose consciousness and sometimes to have fits. 0
noun epilepsy a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by periodic loss of consciousness with or without convulsions. In some cases it is due to brain damage but in others the cause is unknown 0
noun epilepsy a recurrent disorder of the nervous system, characterized by seizures of excessive brain activity which cause mental and physical dysfunction, as convulsions, unconsciousness, etc. 0
noun epilepsy (pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts. 0

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Parts of speech for Epilepsy

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epilepsy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for epilepsy

noun epilepsy

contraction — When a woman who is about to give birth has contractions, she experiences a very strong, painful tightening of the muscles of her womb.
cramp — Cramp is a sudden strong pain caused by a muscle suddenly contracting. You sometimes get cramp in a muscle after you have been making a physical effort over a long period of time.
paroxysm — any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: paroxysms of rage.
seizure — the act or an instance of seizing.

All 10 Synonyms of epilepsy

Antonyms for epilepsy

noun epilepsy

harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.

All 2 Antonyms of epilepsy

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