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absence seizure

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Main Entry: ab·sence seizure
# Pronunciation: 'ab-s&n(t)s-
Function: noun
: a transient loss or impairment of consciousness beginning and endingabruptly, unremembered afterward, and seen chiefly in mild types of epilepsycalled also absence
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absence seizure n.
A brief, sudden loss of consciousness symptomatic of petit mal epilepsy.

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