epilepsy

Meaning

Noun

A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

Origin

Since 16th century; borrowed from French épilepsie, from Latin epilēpsia, from Ancient Greek ἐπιληψία, from ἐπιλαμβάνω, from ἐπί + λαμβάνω.

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