Absence_seizureWordNet Explorer

the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy

a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities)

an absence seizure accompanied by other abnormalities (atonia or automatisms or vasomotor changes)

an absence seizure without other complications; followed by 3-per-sec brainwave spikes

a transient impairment of cortical function demonstrable only by 3-per-second brainwave spikes