Epileptic
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Epileptic
Epileptic (pronunciation: /ˌepəˈleptik/) is a term used to describe a person who has Epilepsy, a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Etymology
The term "Epileptic" is derived from the Greek word "epilēptikos", which means "seized by fits". The term was first used in English in the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Seizure: An uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, which may produce a physical convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms.
- Convulsion: A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Neuron: A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
- Electroencephalogram: A test or record of brain activity produced by electroencephalography.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Epileptic
- Wikipedia's article - Epileptic
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