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epilepsy

[ep-uh-lep-see] / ˈɛp əˌlɛp si /


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Epilepsy is a condition that affects your brain and causes seizures, otherwise known as fits.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"Epilepsy can have many physical, psychological and social consequences, and many people do not respond to the current medications, so finding ways to reduce this risk is critical."

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025

Charity Epilepsy Action said the new AI tool's potential was "really exciting" and could give people faster diagnosis, but did not solve the issue of lack of specialist epilepsy nurses in England.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

Epilepsy is a condition that occurs when the brain suddenly sends irregular signals, triggering seizures.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2024

Epilepsy is not a disease but a complex of symptoms.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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