Benign
04 July 2017
A word frequently used to indicate that a disease process is mild or non-malignant. It usually indicates a more favourable outcome.
Read More >Barbiturate
04 July 2017
Family of medications with a sedative effect, occasionally used in epilepsy to prevent seizures. Adverse side effects and reactions make this a less preferable medication choice for epilepsy.
Read More >Axon
04 July 2017
Is a part of nerve cell (neuron). Impulses travel along the axon and its main function is part of the process of communication between neurons.
Read More >Awareness
04 July 2017
the state or condition of being aware; responding; having knowledge; consciousness
Read More >Automatism
04 July 2017
Purposeless, often repetitive movements that accompany a focal seizure. These include lip smacking, chewing, picking at clothes, pill rolling, mumbling or wandering in a confused state.
Read More >Aura
04 July 2017
People use this term to describe the feeling they get before a seizure, like a warning it is going to happen, but this is actually part of the seizure. They can also occur in isolation and include feelings such as: strange smells, visual disturbances, numbness, tingling, blushing, nausea, different emotions or feelings of déjà vu.
Read More >Attention
04 July 2017
Refers to a general state of arousal, selection, concentration, alertness and processing.
Read More >Atonic seizure
04 July 2017
A seizure where muscle tone is suddenly lost and the person suddenly slumps to the floor or if sitting, it may cause a sudden head nod. Mostly seen in complex epilepsies, they can be difficult to control and can cause head and facial injuries. Also known as drop attacks.
Read More >Ataxia
04 July 2017
Poor coordination – an inability to coordinate muscle activity during voluntary movement.
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