Epilepsy
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| Epilepsy | |
|---|---|
| Term | Epilepsy |
| Short definition | epiglottis (eh-pih-GLAH-tis) The flap that covers the windpipe when swallowing to keep food from entering the lungs |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
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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- Medical encyclopedia article on Epilepsy
- Wikipedia's article - Epilepsy
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