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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

She could not keep her epilepsy medication down which led to more seizures.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

In 2022, Phoebe says, she was misdiagnosed with epilepsy and prescribed medication.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Nearly one-third of respondents incorrectly thought that certain conditions, including autism or epilepsy, would prevent someone from donating.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 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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