absence seizure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of absence seizure
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Repeated episodes of an absence seizure over more than 24 hours can be an indication of epilepsy, although the seizures can be treated with medication.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
In an absence seizure, a person has varying degrees of loss of awareness and can result in the person affected losing balance and being unresponsive during the seizure itself.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The thalamus is involved in wakefulness and awareness, and the hallmark symptom of the absence seizure is a loss of consciousness.
From Nature ● Jul. 8, 2014
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