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Are a tonic-clonic seizure and an epileptic seizure the same?
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It is a type of sz: A tonic clonic seizure is a type of seizure when there are alternating movements of muscle stiffening and contraction on both sides. There are many other types of seizures besides this one, including partial seizure, absence seizure, myoclonic seizure, complex partial seizure, etc.
Answered 5/19/2016
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Epilepsy: Epilepsy means seizures whic come from the brain origin. Tonic-clinic seizures are one form of epileptic seizure.
Answered 6/1/2015
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