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seizure Pathol a sudden manifestation or recurrence of a disease, such as an epileptic convulsion seizure [′sē·zhər] (medicine) The sudden onset or recurrence of a disease or an attack. Specifically, an epileptic attack, fit, or convulsion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Within 24 hours generalized tonic-clonic seizures had developed with status epilepticus supervening. The other principle cause is when the energy supply to a muscle runs out during a tonic-clonic seizure for example, or during a marathon when the body has exhausted its energy supply and muscle starts to break down. The most common type of seizure striking video game lovers is a tonic-clonic seizure, once known as a grand mal, which causes people to become stiff and then shake, says Graf. |
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