seizure

[ see-zher ]

noun

1. the act or an instance of seizing. seizing.
2. the state of being seized.
3. a taking possession of an item, property, or person legally or by force.
4. a sudden attack, as of epilepsy or some other disease.

seizure

/ ˈsiːʒə /

noun

1. the act or an instance of seizing or the state of being seized
2. pathol a sudden manifestation or recurrence of a disease, such as an epileptic convulsion

seizure

/ sē′zhər /

1. A sudden episode of transient neurologic symptoms such as involuntary muscle movements, sensory disturbances and altered consciousness. A seizure is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which is often diagnosed on an electroencephalogram.
2. See also epilepsy

Other Words From

• non·seizure noun
• re·seizure noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of seizure¹

First recorded in 1475–85; seize + -ure

Example Sentences

He was taken in to hospital and Ms Boocock and her partner, Jonny Nelson, were told he had suffered a seizure after falling unconscious.

From BBC

"I was never really worried about the seizure itself, it was more the falls. I was really afraid of being anywhere near stairs," she said.

From BBC

At one point she was in a sling because she injured her shoulder having a seizure.

From BBC

He had to get a permanent catheter, developed a seizure disorder and began using a wheelchair.

From Los Angeles Times

He developed brain damage and a seizure disorder, and eventually a psychiatric evaluation labeled him “cognitively and physically disabled.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• breakdown
• convulsion
• illness
• stroke