status epilepticus

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status epilepticus [ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪkəs]

(Medicine / Pathology) a condition in which repeated epileptic seizures occur without the patient gaining consciousness between them. If untreated for a prolonged period it can lead to long-term disability or death

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status epilepticus - a condition in which there are continuing attacks of epilepsy without intervals of consciousness; can lead to brain damage and death

epilepsy - a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions

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