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Meaning of "epileptic fit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EPILEPTIC FIT

epileptic fit  [ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk fɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EPILEPTIC FIT

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Epileptic fit is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EPILEPTIC FIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

epileptic fit

Epileptic seizure

Epileptic seizures are brief episodes of "abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain". The outward effect can vary from uncontrolled jerking movement to as subtle as a momentary loss of awareness. The syndrome of recurrent, unprovoked seizures is termed epilepsy, but seizures can also occur in people who do not have epilepsy. Additionally, there are a number of conditions that look like seizures but are not. After a first seizure, treatment is generally not needed unless specific problems are found on either electroencephalogram or imaging of the brain. About 5–10% of all people will have an unprovoked seizure by the age of 80 and the chance of experiencing a second seizure is between 40% and 50%. Epilepsy affects about 1% of the population currently and affects about 4% of the population at some point in time. Most of those affected- nearly 80%- live in developing countries.

Definition of epileptic fit in the English dictionary

The definition of epileptic fit in the dictionary is a sudden attack of epilepsy, involving loss of consciousness with or without convulsions.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EPILEPTIC FIT


benefit
ˈbɛnɪfɪt
Buffett
ˈbʌfɪt
comfit
ˈkʌmfɪt
counterfeit
ˈkaʊntəfɪt
E-FIT
ˈiːfɪt
fit
fɪt
fitt
fɪt
forfeit
ˈfɔːfɪt
keep-fit
ˌkiːpˈfɪt
misfit
ˈmɪsˌfɪt
nonprofit
nɒnˈprɒfɪt
nymphet
ˈnɪmfɪt
outfit
ˈaʊtˌfɪt
profit
ˈprɒfɪt
prophet
ˈprɒfɪt
refit
riːˈfɪt
retrofit
ˈrɛtrəʊˌfɪt
soffit
ˈsɒfɪt
superfit
ˌsuːpərˈfɪt
unfit
ʌnˈfɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EPILEPTIC FIT

epilate
epilation
epilator
epilepsy
epileptic
epileptical
epileptically
epileptiform
epileptogenic
epileptoid
epilimnion
epilithic
epilobium
epilog
epilogic
epilogist
epilogistic
epilogize
epilogue
epilogued

WORDS THAT END LIKE EPILEPTIC FIT

fainting fit
fighting fit
give a person a fit
goodness of fit
have a fit
hissy fit
interference fit
keep fit
press fit
push fit
see fit
shrink fit
sliding fit
strategic fit

Synonyms and antonyms of epileptic fit in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «epileptic fit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EPILEPTIC FIT

Find out the translation of epileptic fit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of epileptic fit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «epileptic fit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

癫痫发作
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ataque epiléptico
570 millions of speakers

English

epileptic fit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मिरगी फिट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نَوْبَةُ الصَّرْع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эпилептический припадок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ataque epiléptico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মৃগীরোগী হইয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

crise d’épilepsie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Patut epilepsi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

epileptischer Anfall
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

癲癇の発作
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

간질 발작
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pas epileptik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cơn động kinh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வலிப்பு நோய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अपस्माराचा योग्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Epileptik uyum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

crisi epilettica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

atak epileptyczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

епілептичний напад
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

criză de epilepsie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιληπτική κρίση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

epileptiese aanval
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

epileptiskt anfall
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

epileptisk anfall
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of epileptic fit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EPILEPTIC FIT»

The term «epileptic fit» is normally little used and occupies the 117.565 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EPILEPTIC FIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about epileptic fit

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPILEPTIC FIT»

Discover the use of epileptic fit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to epileptic fit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
St. Mark's Gospel and the Christian Faith
As the child was brought to Jesus he suffered another epileptic fit. Jesus asked the father how long this had been going on, and was told thai the child had always suffered such fits. His cry to Jesus came from the heart: "Have pity on us and ...
Michael Keene, 2002
2
Understanding Criminal Law
Epilepsy The House of Lords has twice held that a person suffering spasms during an epileptic fit is, during that fit, insane (Bratty, 1963; Sullivan, 1983). In Sullivan (1983) the defendant, while recovering from an epileptic fit, attacked a friend ...
Christopher M. V. Clarkson, 2005
3
The Auxiliary Nurse's Guide
10 Nursing care for a patient during an epileptic fit • Never leave the patient alone . • Place a cushion or a soft object under the patient's head. • Make sure that the airway is open. • Loosen tight clothing. • Don't attempt to restrict movement, but ...
J. C. Stevenson, 1993
4
Epilepsy: A Comprehensive Textbook
... with which a single epileptic fit occurs without successors" clearly shows that he and his contemporaries were quite aware of the possibility of isolated seizures . However, this was not a major concern with the classic epileptologic writers.
Jerome Engel, Timothy A. Pedley, Jean Aicardi, 2008
5
The Nature of Shamanism: Substance and Function of a ...
According to a still more ancient tradition, this had also been the place where the patriarch Abraham had prepared to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac. The experience of an epileptic fit may, in fact, approach that of a serene mystical state,  ...
Michael Ripinsky-Naxon, 1993
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Man in the Trap
He also pointed out that the epileptic fit was an extragenital orgasm. In schizophrenia, opening the eyes wide or rolling them up produces panic and splitting. The same procedure in epilepsy causes the fit. It has been observed that epilepsy ...
Elsworth F. Baker, 1967
7
Final Contributions to the Problems and Methods of ...
This, however, is something which an epileptic fit has in common with the ordinary state of sleep, which psycho-analysis regards as a regression to the antenatal state.1 In sleep all interest is withdrawn from the outside world and sensibility to ...
Sándor Ferenczi, Michael Balint, 1994
8
Epilepsy and Other Chronic Convulsive Diseases
119, so closely resembles an epileptic fit, must be due to a discharge having the same seat as in true epilepsy, although probably difiering in its pathological causation. In some epileptic fits, as part of the attack itself and not a sequel, there are ...
W.R. Gowers
9
Capnography
J. S. Gravenstein, Michael B. Jaffe, Nikolaus Gravenstein, David A. Paulus. Figure 41.3 Electrocardiogram (ECG), plethysmogram (taken from a fingertip), and capnogram during an epileptic fit (1980). Paper speed, 25mm/min; PetCO2 3.2%.
J. S. Gravenstein, Michael B. Jaffe, Nikolaus Gravenstein, 2011
10
The Comprehensive Commentary on the Holy Bible: Matt.-John
Scott. (38.) The symptoms of this boy's disorder are analogous to those of epilepsy.' Hewlett. ' An epileptic fit suddenly affects a person, however employed, and precipitates him, deprived both of sensation and intellect, to the earth : for he does ...
William Jenks, 1836

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPILEPTIC FIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term epileptic fit is used in the context of the following news items.
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New brain atlas opens up alternative means for studying brain …
Others may have a functional origin, such as a simple headache, a migraine or even an epileptic fit. Structural damage is known to lead to a ... «Medical Xpress, Jul 15»
2
'They must not profit from failing Connor' says MP Andrew Smith
The 18-year-old drowned in a bath after suffering an epileptic fit at Slade House in Headington. The residential home which cared for people ... «Oxford Mail, Jul 15»
3
The Doctor's Duty in Emergencies
... in emergencies where an epileptic fit occurred and professional medical care was not readily available. This was the situation which, in fact, ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
4
Wally Lewis: I lived in fear for years
I spoke with Wally as part of the “Talking With” series at Crown about his League career, what Origin means to him, having an epileptic fit while ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
5
Family of Carla Rankin reveal latest fundraisers
The 27-year-old from Macclesfield died after an epileptic fit. Her family have pledged to raise £1m in her name. Share; Share; Tweet; +1 ... «Macclesfield Express, Jul 15»
6
Man found face down in pool
"It looked like the man had had an epileptic fit," she said. "He was in the pool and they got him straight out." A Rotorua Hospital spokeswoman ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
7
Review: Coping with life after death
However, four months after the accident, Matty suffered a major epileptic fit and what progress he had made was obliterated. After nine months ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
8
Police constables 'abused' by onlookers while saving man's life after …
The man, who collapsed in London Road at about 11.30am on Wednesday, is thought to have suffered an epileptic fit that triggered the heart ... «Your Local Guardian, Jul 15»
9
Scientists Describe Fine Tuning Network in Brain
... these two properties in computer models, because it can easily lead to an explosion of activity in the network - similar to an epileptic fit. «Scicasts, Jul 15»
10
Connor Sparrowhawk Laughing Boy film is launched today
The autisitc teenager drowned in a bath having suffered an epileptic fit while in care at Slade House, Headington. The short campaign film ... «The Oxford Times, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Epileptic fit [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/epileptic-fit>. Apr 2024 ».
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