seizures
word · lemma: seizure
Definition
Seizures are sudden, uncontrolled electrical changes in the brain that can cause shaking, loss of awareness, or strange behaviors. They are often a symptom of conditions like epilepsy.
Usage & Nuances
'Seizures' is most common in medical contexts. Collocates with 'have', 'experience', 'suffer from'. Outside medicine, 'seizure' can mean confiscation (e.g., police seizure), but 'seizures' usually refers to medical events. Don't confuse 'seizures' (medical) with 'cramps' or 'spasms'.
Example Sentences
The doctor helped the boy who was having seizures.
basic
People with epilepsy may have seizures often.
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Bright lights can sometimes cause seizures.
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His medication keeps his seizures under control.
natural
She hasn’t had any seizures in months.
natural
He missed work because of frequent seizures last week.
natural