English Explanatory Dictionary

absence seizure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of seizure indicative of petit mal epilepsy, usually lasting up to thirty seconds and involving vacantness and lack of awareness, possibly including twitching; not including spasm or unconsciousness.

Pronunciation

/ˈæb.sn̩s ˈsi.ʒɚ/ /ˈæb.sn̩ts ˈsi.ʒɚ/

Word forms

absence seizure absence seizures
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