epilepsy
Translation
epilepsy
Examples
He was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child.
He was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child.
Medication can help control epilepsy.
Medication can help control epilepsy.
Grammar Patterns
to be diagnosed with epilepsy He was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child.
to have/suffer from epilepsy Many people with epilepsy live normal lives.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seizure disorder
Etymology
From Greek 'epilambanein', meaning 'to seize upon'. It comes from the idea of a seizure 'seizing' a person.
Memory Tips
The 'lep' part sounds a bit like 'leap'. Imagine the brain's electrical signals suddenly 'leaping' out of control.