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What is another word for epileptic?

Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪlˈɛptɪk] (IPA)

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. While "epileptic" is commonly used to refer to someone with epilepsy, there are many alternatives available. Some of these synonyms include "seizure disorder," "convulsive disorder," "fits," and "brain malfunction." Additionally, we can use more specific terms like "tonic-clonic seizures," "absence seizures," or "myoclonic seizures" based on the type of seizure experienced. It's important to avoid stigmatizing language when discussing epilepsy, and using appropriate terminology is one way to promote understanding and respect for those with this condition.
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Usage examples for Epileptic

It was expressed in a manner peculiar to Jernington that became almost epileptic, but it was undoubtedly sincere.
"The Way of Ambition"
Robert Hichens
But his faintings and hysterics and epileptic paroxysms were taken more and more as evidences of his lofty mission.
"Not Pretty, But Precious"
John Hay, et al.
But his usefulness was hindered by his epileptic fits and by the unfriendly attitude of his subjects who regarded his disease as evidence of the divine wrath because of his ingratitude toward his benefactor, Romanus.
"Women of Early Christianity Woman: In all ages and in all countries, Vol. 3 (of 10)"
Alfred Brittain Mitchell Carroll

Famous quotes with Epileptic

  • Because of my Marxism, I was not into myths or miracles, whether it was the virgin birth, the physical resurrection or casting out demons from an epileptic.
    Lionel Blue
  • A society which allows an abominable event to burgeon from its dung heap and grow on its surface is like a man who lets a fly crawl unheeded across his face or saliva dribble from his mouth -- either epileptic or dead.
    Jean Baudrillard
  • But what about the children, Lewis? I can hear some of you asking. What about the children? It's more disturbing for the child to hear adults talking about seeing a tit as being disturbing and disgusting and indecent and shocking than it is for a child to see one. You know? There is no child who, when a breast is exposed to them accidentally, has suffered a moral epileptic seizure.
    Lewis Black
  • From this patient, and from others like her, I have learnt that seemingly epileptic reactions in adolescents can indicate the latter's capacity to step out of time. In such cases the apparent epileptic tendency disappears as the patient matures.
    Arthur Guirdham
  • Fanaticism turns into a means of salvation, enthusiasm into epileptic ecstasy, politics becomes an opiate for the masses, a proletarian eschatology; and reason veils her face.
    Thomas Mann

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