generalized seizure

Definitions of generalized seizure
  1. noun
    a seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body
    synonyms: epilepsia major, grand mal
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    type of:
    epileptic seizure
    convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness
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