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ictal

ictal

9.9
Happens during a seizure or convulsion
  • adjective
  • /ˈɪk.təl/
  • Specialized
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  • After the ictal episode, the patient experienced disorientation and fatigue.

Examples

  • Of the other "visions" mentioned in Paul's own writings and in the book of Acts, some were probably ictal, others were instances of spiritual conviction, and he may have had an attack of TLE on the road to Damascus, followed by post-ictal blindness, which took place while he was undergoing a profound spiritual change, his conversion to the Christian faith.

    Academic text (2013)

  • During the seizure, she exhibited several ictal symptoms, including twitching and confusion.

  • The doctor explained that the ictal phase of epilepsy can include convulsions and loss of awareness.

Synonyms

ictic
vsictal
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to a seizure, often seen in epilepsy

refers to events that occur during a seizure rather than characteristic signs

Surface Forms

ictal positive

Etymology

Ictal comes from the Latin root ictus, meaning 'a strike' or 'blow', a word once used for a sudden attack. So, ictal describes something that happens during the sudden 'attack' of a seizure.