absence seizures

A form of absence seizure — A type of seizure indicative of petit mal epilepsy, usually lasting up to thirty seconds and involving vacantness and lack of awareness, possibly including twitching; not including spasm or unconsciousness.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of absence seizure
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