#epilepsy a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
supertype: #brain_disorder__braindisorder__encephalopathy__brain_disease__braindisease any disorder or disease of the brain
part: #epileptic_seizure
subtype: #akinetic_epilepsy epilepsy characterized by akinesia
subtype: #cortical_epilepsy__focal_epilepsy__focalepilepsy epilepsy in which the attack begins with an isolated disturbance of cerebral function (as a twitching of a limb or an illusory sensation or a mental disturbance)
subtype: #Jacksonian_epilepsy focal epilepsy in which the attack usually moves from distal to proximal limb muscles on the same side of the body
subtype: #sensory_epilepsy__sensoryepilepsy focal epilepsy initiated by somatosensory phenomena
subtype: #grand_mal_epilepsy__grandmalepilepsy__generalized_epilepsy__generalizedepilepsy epilepsy in which the attack involves loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking
subtype: #myoclonus_epilepsy__myoclonusepilepsy__Lafora's_disease epilepsy characterized by clonus of muscle groups and progressive mental deterioration and genetic origin
subtype: #petit_mal_epilepsy__petitmalepilepsy__absence epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (a possible other abnormalities)
subtype: #complex_absence petit mal seizure accompanied by other abnormalities (atonia or automatisms or vasomotor changes)
subtype: #pure_absence__simple_absence petit mal seizure without other complications; followed by 3-per-sec brain-wave spikes
subtype: #subclinical_absence__subclinicalabsence transient impairment of cortical function demonstrable only by 3-per-second brain-wave spikes
subtype: #posttraumatic_epilepsy__posttraumaticepilepsy__traumatic_epilepsy__traumaticepilepsy a convulsive epileptic state caused by a head injury
subtype: #procursive_epilepsy epilepsy in which a seizure is induced by whirling or running
subtype: #psychomotor_epilepsy__psychomotorepilepsy__temporal_lobe_epilepsy epilepsy characterized clinically by impairment of consciousness and amnesia for the episode; often involves purposeful movements of the arms and legs and sometimes hallucinations
subtype: #reflex_epilepsy a form of epilepsy in which attacks are induced by peripheral stimulation
subtype: #musicogenic_epilepsy__musicogenicepilepsy reflex epilepsy induced by music
subtype: #photogenic_epilepsy reflex epilepsy induced by a flickering light
subtype: #status_epilepticus a condition in which there are continuing attacks of epilepsy without intervals of consciousness; can lead to brain damage and death
subtype: #tonic_epilepsy__tonicepilepsy epilepsy in which the body is rigid during the seizure
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