English

Etymology
Since 16th century, from Greek epilepsia, from epi-, upon, + lepsis, attack, seizure

Noun
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epilepsy (plural epilepsies)

1. pathology A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

Translations
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Finnish: t+|fi|epilepsia
French: épilepsie f
German: t-|de|Epilepsie|f
Greek: t+|el|ε�ιλη�ία|f|sc=Grek
Italian: t+|it|epilessia|f

Derived terms
epileptic
epileptiform

See also
grand mal
petit mal

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