epileptic
adjective/ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/
Frequency rank: #14,051 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or affected by epilepsy, a neurological disorder causing recurrent seizures.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that epileptic seizures can often be managed with the right medication.
Synonyms & related words
- convulsive
- seizure-related
- neurological
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