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seizure

[see-zher] / ˈsi ʒər /




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Alicia can have thousands of seizures every day and the condition means she needs constant supervision.

From BBC

For months, he had trouble sleeping due to what turned out to be partial seizures.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

The group responded to the government’s seizure of its domains, writing “We decided to respond to this ridiculous show in a way that will be remembered forever.”

From Salon

Such a force would likely be stationed within striking distance of Kharg Island, Iran’s main crude export terminal and a potential target for seizure to force the Iranian regime into peace negotiations, the WSJ reported.

From Barron's