status epilepticus

Definitions of status epilepticus
  1. noun
    a condition in which there are continuing attacks of epilepsy without intervals of consciousness; can lead to brain damage and death
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    type of:
    epilepsy
    a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
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