epilepsia

🧠 What does epilepsia mean?

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. These seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The severity and type of seizure can vary greatly, ranging from brief periods of staring or unusual sensations to convulsions and loss of consciousness.

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• El neurólogo diagnosticó epilepsia después de varios exámenes.
  The neurologist diagnosed epilepsy after several tests.
• Mi hermano tiene epilepsia y toma medicamentos para controlar las convulsiones.
  My brother has epilepsy and takes medication to control his seizures.
• Es importante saber qué hacer si alguien tiene un ataque de epilepsia.
  It's important to know what to do if someone has an epileptic seizure.
• La epilepsia puede ser causada por una variedad de factores, incluyendo genética y lesiones cerebrales.
  Epilepsy can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics and brain injuries.

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🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "epilepsia"

Synonyms: convulsiones epilépticas, mal epiléptico

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