epileptoid

/ ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɔɪd; ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. resembling epilepsy

Example Sentences

The occurrence of epileptoid convulsions, or an untoward increase of the fever, or an unexplained continuance of the same, should direct the attention of the attendant to the chest, if his anxiety have not already been aroused by a change in the character of the respiration or other symptoms.

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Sturge-Weber babies are not the only ones who suffer epileptoid seizures of this type.

From Time Magazine Archive

St. Paul, Professor James points out, "certainly had once an epileptoid, if not an epileptic seizure."

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In most cases the dancing has tended more to a species of 'jumping,' and—although this may be due to more careful observation—has been accompanied by actions of a clearly epileptoid nature.

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Finally, among the symptoms of possible physical origin, epileptoid attacks were described in two of our cases.

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