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epilepsy

[ep-uh-lep-see] / ˈɛp əˌlɛp si /


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Phoebe was struggling to walk, and was misdiagnosed with Todd's Paralysis, a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy where a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Scientists from Manchester are among those who have helped identify a neurodevelopmental disorder which is believed to be one of the most common genetic causes of childhood epilepsy.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Children with the condition suffer severe epilepsy, including seizures which can cause them to lose consciousness.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

For example, mutations in genes that produce CoA transporters have been linked to encephalopmyopathy, a condition that may involve developmental delays, epilepsy, and reduced muscle tone.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 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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