epileptoid

/ ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɔɪd; ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

I have recently studied an epileptoid degenerate who has a sound mind, and, at least in his normal state, is quiet and gentle.

He rather believes that they are more closely allied to the epileptoid temperament.

On the maternal side there is a somewhat neurotic heredity, and she is herself subject to attacks of hystero-epileptoid character.

Lately Mrchen has published a case of epileptoid neurasthenic twilight state.

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

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