seizures

Meanings

• noun

  A sudden, uncontrollable electrical disturbance in the brain that causes temporary impairment of consciousness, motor function, or senses.

  - "She had a seizure after hitting her head."
  - "He was diagnosed with epilepsy and experiences seizures regularly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with seizures
prizes , surprises , aprizes , easies

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Variants

List of all variants of seizures that leads to same result
seizure , seizures

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'seizere' meaning to take or catch.

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Trivia

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1. Seizures are the most common neurological condition, affecting about 50 million people worldwide.

2. During a seizure, the brain uses up to five times more energy than normal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Epilepsy: A chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.

2. Convulsions: Involuntary and violent muscle contractions during a seizure.

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Culture

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Seizures have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often as a symptom of epilepsy or a divine experience. In ancient Greece, seizures were believed to be a sign of divine possession.

How to Memorize "seizures"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lightning bolt in your brain.
   - Imagine a sudden loss of control and consciousness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of sudden, uncontrollable movements.
   - Connect it with the idea of a sudden loss of consciousness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S.E.I.Z.U.R.E.: Sudden, Electrical, Impairment, Uncontrollable, Rapid, Epilepsy.

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