epileptic
adjective
ep·i·lep·tic
ˌe-pə-ˈlep-tik 
: relating to, affected with, or having the characteristics of epilepsy
an epileptic seizure
epileptic
noun
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His epileptic convulsions happen less often and for shorter intervals — seconds at a time, instead of minutes.
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Like Dawn, health issues have exacerbated for Wells over the years, including severe epileptic seizures, high blood pressure and mental health trauma.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
According to experts, the movements are prime examples of myoclonus or myoclonic jerks—involuntary muscle spasms similar to hiccups and epileptic seizures.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
The sheriff’s office also said the man suffered from epileptic seizures.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Like Dawn, health issues have exacerbated for Wells over the years, including severe epileptic seizures, high blood pressure and mental health trauma.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
According to experts, the movements are prime examples of myoclonus or myoclonic jerks—involuntary muscle spasms similar to hiccups and epileptic seizures.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
The sheriff’s office also said the man suffered from epileptic seizures.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Epileptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epileptic. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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epileptic
1 of 2 adjective
ep·i·lep·tic
ˌep-ə-ˈlep-tik
: relating to, affected with, or having the characteristics of epilepsy
epileptic
2 of 2 noun
: one affected with epilepsy
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