seizure
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsiːʒər/ · UK /ˈsiːʒə/
Forms: seizures
seizure means: A sudden attack caused by unusual brain activity, which may cause shaking or loss of awareness.
noun
A sudden attack caused by unusual brain activity, which may cause shaking or loss of awareness.
- He had a seizure.
- The medicine helps prevent seizures.
- She lost consciousness during the seizure.
The act of taking something or someone by force or legal authority.
- Police reported a drug seizure.
- The court ordered the seizure of his assets.
- Customs officers made several seizures last week.
A sudden strong feeling or attack of pain.
- A seizure of fear stopped him.
- She felt a sudden seizure of pain.
- The news brought on a seizure of grief.
Questions about seizure
What does seizure mean?
A sudden attack caused by unusual brain activity, which may cause shaking or loss of awareness.
What is seizure in other languages?
Türkçe: nöbet · Español: convulsión · Français: crise · Deutsch: Krampfanfall · Italiano: crisi epilettica · 日本語: 発作
How do you pronounce seizure?
In American English /ˈsiːʒər/; in British English /ˈsiːʒə/.
How do you use seizure in a sentence?
He had a seizure. The medicine helps prevent seizures.
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