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[[Brain]] disorder manifested as recurrent [[seizure]]s or disturbed mental function, due to disturbances of brain electrical activity.
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A disorder of the [[brain]] manifesting typically as recurrent, often brief episodes of [[seizure]], characterized by disturbances of muscle function (spasms, collapse), or disturbances of mental function (strange sensations or emotions, [[unconsciousness]]), or combinations thereof, resulting from disturbances of electrical activity of brain cells.

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A definition or brief description of Epilepsy.

Brain disorder manifested as recurrent seizures or disturbed mental function, due to disturbances of brain electrical activity.