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epilepsy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈepɪlepsi/

epilepsy means: A brain condition that causes repeated attacks during which a person may shake or lose awareness.

noun

SEIZURE CONDITIONB2

A brain condition that causes repeated attacks during which a person may shake or lose awareness.

  • She has epilepsy.
  • He takes medicine to control his epilepsy.
  • The doctor diagnosed epilepsy after several seizures.

Common phrases: have epilepsy, diagnosed with epilepsy, treatment for epilepsy

Questions about epilepsy

What does epilepsy mean?

A brain condition that causes repeated attacks during which a person may shake or lose awareness.

What is epilepsy in other languages?

Türkçe: epilepsi · Español: epilepsia · Français: épilepsie · Deutsch: Epilepsie · Italiano: epilessia · 日本語: てんかん

How do you pronounce epilepsy?

It is pronounced /ˈepɪlepsi/.

How do you use epilepsy in a sentence?

She has epilepsy. He takes medicine to control his epilepsy.

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