epilepsy
noun/ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/
Frequency rank: #8,009 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A neurological disorder marked by recurrent, unprovoked seizures.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that epilepsy can often be managed with the right medication.
Synonyms & related words
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