absence seizure

Definitions of absence seizure

1. noun

   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
   synonyms: absence

   types:

   complex absence

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

   pure absence, simple absence

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

   subclinical absence

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

   type of:

   ictus, raptus, seizure

   a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease