absence seizure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of absence seizure
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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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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