absence seizure

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Definition of absence seizure in English English dictionary

Formal term for a petit mal epileptic seizure. Brief seizure lasting upto 30 seconds involving vacantness and lack of awareness, possibly including twitching; not including spasm or unconsciousness

Related Terms

absence seizures

plural form of absence seizure

Hyphenation

ab·sence sei·zure

Turkish pronunciation

äbsıns sijır

Pronunciation

/ˈabsəns ˈsēᴢʜər/ /ˈæbsəns ˈsiːʒɜr/