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|Term=Epilepsy
|Term=epilepsy
|Short definition=a disorder of the nervous system in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes seizures
|Short definition=epiglottis (eh-pih-GLAH-tis) The flap that covers the windpipe when swallowing to keep food from entering the lungs 
|Type=Medical term
|Type=Cancer terms
|Specialty=General
|Specialty=Oncology
|Language=English
|Language=English
|Source=AMA
|Source=NCI
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{{PAGENAME}} (definition) a disorder of the nervous system in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes seizures<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
epilepsy - {{pronunciation}} (EH-pih-LEP-see) A group of disorders characterized by problems with the normal functioning of the brain. These problems can cause seizures, unusual body movements, loss of consciousness or changes in consciousness, and mental or sensory problems {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

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Epilepsy
TermEpilepsy
Short definitionepiglottis (eh-pih-GLAH-tis) The flap that covers the windpipe when swallowing to keep food from entering the lungs 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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epilepsy - (pronounced) (EH-pih-LEP-see) A group of disorders characterized by problems with the normal functioning of the brain. These problems can cause seizures, unusual body movements, loss of consciousness or changes in consciousness, and mental or sensory problems

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