focal epilepsy

/ˌfoʊkəl ˌɛpəˈlɛpsi/

Definitions of focal epilepsy

1. noun

   epilepsy in which the attacks begins with an isolated disturbance of cerebral function (as a twitching of a limb or an illusory sensation or a mental disturbance)
   synonyms: cortical epilepsy

   types:

   Jacksonian epilepsy

   focal epilepsy in which the attack usually moves from distal to proximal limb muscles on the same side of the body

   sensory epilepsy

   focal epilepsy initiated by somatosensory phenomena

   type of:

   epilepsy

   a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions