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epilepsy

[ep-uh-lep-see] / ˈɛp əˌlɛp si /


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When she recovered, she claims a doctor told her she did not have epilepsy - she had anxiety.

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

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

Sulthiame is an existing medication that has previously been approved to treat a form of childhood epilepsy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

People wouldn’t use words like epilepsy, mental retardation, or neurosyphilis to describe Elsie’s condition until years later.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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