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jacksonian epilepsy

 

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Noun jacksonian epilepsy has 1 sense
  1. Jacksonian epilepsy - focal epilepsy in which the attack usually moves from distal to proximal limb muscles on the same side of the body
    --1 is a kind of
    cortical epilepsy, focal epilepsy

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Jacksonian Epilepsy

Definition: Jacksonian epilepsy, also known as Jacksonian seizure or focal motor seizure, is a type of epilepsy characterized by recurrent, localized muscle contractions or spasms that spread gradually to adjacent body parts.

Senses:

  1. Medical: A form of epilepsy characterized by brief, isolated seizures that affect a specific region of the body, typically starting from one area and spreading to other areas.
  2. Popular: A condition in which sudden and involuntary muscle movements occur, often starting in one part of the body and spreading to neighboring muscles.
  3. Local: A colloquial term used in certain regions to describe a situation where someone experiences repetitive muscle spasms or twitches.

Sample Sentences:

  • Medical Sense: Jacksonian epilepsy can cause temporary weakness, trembling, or jerking movements in specific muscle groups.
  • Medical Sense: The neurologist diagnosed the patient with Jacksonian epilepsy after carefully observing the pattern of muscle contractions.
  • Popular Sense: Her jacksonian epilepsy always begins with a pulsating sensation in her hand, followed by uncontrollable shaking that spreads to her arm.
  • Popular Sense: The actor had to temporarily halt the performance due to a sudden jacksonian epilepsy episode on stage.
  • Local Sense: In some rural areas, jacksonian epilepsy is commonly known as "the twitching disease."
  • Local Sense: When discussing potential causes of localized tremors, locals often refer to the concept of jacksonian epilepsy.

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