Salaam
Salaam
Salaam (pronounced sa-laam) is a term used in the medical field, specifically in neurology. It is derived from the Arabic word سلام, which means "peace". In the medical context, it refers to a type of seizure, also known as a Salaam seizure or Infantile spasm, that is common in infants and young children.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "sa-laam".
Etymology
The term "Salaam" is derived from the Arabic word سلام, which means "peace". It is used in the medical field to describe a specific type of seizure that is common in infants and young children.
Related Terms
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness.
- Infantile spasm: A specific type of seizure seen in an epilepsy syndrome of infancy and childhood known as West Syndrome.
- West Syndrome: A rare and severe form of epilepsy in infants. The syndrome is age-related, generally occurring between the third and the twelfth month, generally manifesting around the fifth month.
- Epilepsy: A central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Salaam
- Wikipedia's article - Salaam
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