epileptoid

epileptiform (ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪˌfɔːm)

/ (ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɔɪd) /

adjective

resembling epilepsy

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How to use epileptoid in a sentence

I have recently studied an epileptoid degenerate who has a sound mind, and, at least in his normal state, is quiet and gentle.
Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, June 1899 | Various
He rather believes that they are more closely allied to the epileptoid temperament.
Studies in Forensic Psychiatry | Bernard Glueck
On the maternal side there is a somewhat neurotic heredity, and she is herself subject to attacks of hystero-epileptoid character.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 (of 6) | Havelock Ellis
Lately Mrchen has published a case of epileptoid neurasthenic twilight state.
Collected Papers on Analytical Psychology | C. G. Jung
St. Paul, Professor James points out, "certainly had once an epileptoid, if not an epileptic seizure."
Religion & Sex | Chapman Cohen

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