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epilepsy

[ep-uh-lep-see] / ˈɛp əˌlɛp si /


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"As soon as I mentioned epilepsy, the tone changed, it was like the temperature changed in the room," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In mitigation, Jamie Adams said John had learning disabilities, with conditions such as epilepsy and autism, and described him as "a very vulnerable and very disadvantaged human being".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The 29-year-old has epilepsy and is struggling to get the drugs she needs to prevent life-threatening seizures.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

This time, Warner Judd got an answer when she was diagnosed with focal epilepsy, meaning her seizures typically start in one side of the brain and cause unusual feelings, sensations or movements.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Ever since then, the dove has been able to give epilepsy to humans.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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