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Absence seizure
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Definition
A generalized seizure marked by transient loss of consciousness and the absence of convulsions, occurring mostly in children.
Resource
Title: The Free Dictionary by Farlex
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Alternate Names
Petit mal seizure
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