generalized epilepsy
- noun
- /ˈdʒɛnəraˌlaɪzd ˌɛpɪˈlɛpsi/
- Specialized
:
epilepsia generalizada
- His generalized epilepsy causes him to have tonic-clonic seizures.
Examples
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People living with generalized epilepsy may have seizures that affect both sides of the brain.
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The doctor diagnosed her with generalized epilepsy after she experienced several severe seizures.
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His treatment plan was adjusted to better control his generalized epilepsy.
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She was diagnosed with generalized epilepsy last year.
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Doctors recommend regular check-ups for patients with generalized epilepsy to monitor their condition.
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Children with generalized epilepsy often need special accommodations in school to help manage their seizures.
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She learned about her triggers and how to cope with her generalized epilepsy during her therapy sessions.
Synonyms
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A brain condition that causes sudden seizures or brief loss of awareness
Severe seizures that make a person lose consciousness and have strong body jerks
Antonyms
- Specialized
A condition where seizures start in one part of the brain and cause local symptoms like twitching or strange feelings
How Localized
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable: 'generalized' (widespread/affecting the whole or many parts) combined with 'epilepsy' (a seizure disorder) communicates that the seizures involve the whole brain/body rather than a localized area. Although medical, the modifier–noun composition is transparent and mirrors similar constructions in other languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words should understand the concept.
Etymology
Generalized epilepsy comes from generalized meaning 'affecting the whole' and epilepsy meaning 'repeated seizures'. Picture a seizure that spreads across both sides of the brain and the whole body, which is why the term means seizures that often make a person lose consciousness.