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epilepsy

[ep-uh-lep-see] / ˈɛp əˌlɛp si /


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The offer included pregabalin, a prescription drug used to treat anxiety, nerve pain and epilepsy.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

She had suffered a similar mid-race seizure there but, because epilepsy is difficult to diagnose and seizures are often the only symptom, subsequent medical tests were unable to identify the cause.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Impact statements from Arlo's parents said their son was still under treatment with the hospital's neurological department and an epilepsy clinic.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

She could not keep her epilepsy medication down which led to more seizures.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Ever since then, the dove has been able to give epilepsy to humans.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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