seizure

[see-zher]

noun

1. the act or an instance of seizing. seizing.

2. the state of being seized.

3. a taking possession of an item, property, or person legally or by force.

4. a sudden attack, as of epilepsy or some other disease.

seizure

/ ˈsiːʒə /

noun

1. the act or an instance of seizing or the state of being seized

2. pathol a sudden manifestation or recurrence of a disease, such as an epileptic convulsion

seizure

1. A sudden episode of transient neurologic symptoms such as involuntary muscle movements, sensory disturbances and altered consciousness. A seizure is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which is often diagnosed on an electroencephalogram.

2. See also epilepsy

Other Word Forms

• nonseizure noun
• reseizure noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of seizure¹

First recorded in 1475–85; seize + -ure

Example Sentences

After a seizure of drugs and guns, Wertz allegedly texted the person who lived in the house that was raided: “Crook wants to know what the hell happened.”

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They do not enforce the law, or make arrests, seizures, or searches - their role is instead about protecting federal officers and property.

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Two weeks after being released from hospital, he was readmitted following a seizure and died.

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They do not enforce the law, or make arrests, seizures, or searches.

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It can look a lot like freshers' flu, but if left untreated, it can lead to seizures, brain damage and sepsis.

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Related Words

• breakdown 
• convulsion 
• illness 
• stroke