Clinical Diagnosis · Nervous System · Hard
Epilepsy
Meaning: A neurological disorder defined by recurrent unprovoked seizures.
In practice: Anti-epileptic drugs reduce seizure frequency in most patients.
Word parts
- epi- means on or above
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