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What is the definition or description of: epileptic seizures?
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Epileptic seizures: Epileptic seizures. Per Mayo Clinic "Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder (neurological disorder) in which nerve cell activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of consciousness. " See: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/epilepsy/home/ovc-20117206
Answered 5/19/2017
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