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temporal-lobe epilepsy

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[tem-per-uhl-lohb] / ˈtɛm pər əlˌloʊb /

noun

Pathology.

  1. a type of seizure disorder produced by abnormal electric discharges in the temporal lobe of the brain, characterized by the occurrence of any of a variety of auras followed by a brief loss of consciousness with accompanying repetitive, automatic movements.

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Temporal lobe epilepsy causes repeated seizures and often interferes with memory and thinking.

From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025

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