Clinical Diagnosis · Nervous System · Easy
Seizure
Meaning: A sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain causing changes in movement, sensation, behaviour or awareness.
In practice: The paramedics timed the seizure, which stopped after three minutes without medication.
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