status epilepticus

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Noun status epilepticus has 1 sense

status epilepticus - a condition in which there are continuing attacks of epilepsy without intervals of consciousness; can lead to brain damage and death
--₁ is a kind of epilepsy

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Status Epilepticus

Noun:

A medical emergency that refers to a prolonged seizure or a series of seizures without recovery of consciousness between them.

Example:

The doctors quickly administered medication to control the status epilepticus and stabilize the patient.

Adjective:

Describing a condition or situation resulting from a status epilepticus seizure.

Example:

The patient experienced post-status epilepticus confusion.

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