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

But convictions and seizures do not appear to have made a major impact on Scotland's death toll from drugs, which remains the worst in Europe.

From BBC

The method combines brain measurements with genetic analyses, offering deeper insights into the origins and mechanisms of epileptic seizures.

From Science Daily

Customs and Border Protection officials announced the seizure during a morning news conference in Carson.

From Los Angeles Times

And U.S. drug seizures along the Southwest border have changed little in recent years, according to Department of Homeland Security statistics.

From Los Angeles Times

She says Jamie suffered his first ever seizure after he began being placed in the calming rooms and believes his treatment directly resulted in his epilepsy.

From BBC

Related Words

• breakdown
• convulsion
• illness
• stroke