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temporal lobe epilepsy

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Noun1.temporal lobe epilepsy - epilepsy characterized clinically by impairment of consciousness and amnesia for the episode; often involves purposeful movements of the arms and legs and sometimes hallucinations
epilepsy - a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions


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Temporal lobe epilepsy is the most treatable by surgery because the problem area usually rests near the surface of the brain, making it easier for a surgeon to access.
An example of reduced metabolism in the setting of temporal lobe epilepsy is shown in Figure 4.
After listening to my symptoms he immediately said I was displaying classic signs of temporal lobe epilepsy," she recalls.
 
 
 
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