Term Name: | epilepsy |
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Synonyms: | epilepsy syndrome, epileptic syndrome |
Definition: | A brain disease that is characterized by the occurrance of at least two unprovoked seizures resulting from a persistent epileptogenic abnormality of the brain that is able to spontaneously generate paroxysmal activity and typically manifested by sudden brief episodes of altered or diminished consciousness, involuntary movements, or convulsions. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:1826] ( DOID:1826 ) |