Chapter 184: Seizures and Epilepsy

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A seizure is a transient occurrence of signs or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. Epilepsy is diagnosed when there is a risk of recurrent seizures due to a chronic, underlying process.

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A seizure is a transient occurrence of signs or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. Epilepsy is diagnosed when there is a risk of recurrent seizures due to a chronic, underlying process.

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