Seizures in Children Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Seizures in Children article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Absence seizure: A seizure that takes the form of a staring spell. The person suddenly see... See the entire definition of Absence seizureAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCerebral: Of or pertaining to the cerebrum or the brain. Cerebral palsy: An abnormality of motor function (the ability to move and control movement... See the entire definition of Cerebral palsyChickenpox: A highly infectious viral disease also known medically as varicella -- in many... See the entire definition of ChickenpoxChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicContraction: The tightening and shortening of a muscle. CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEEG: Electroencephalogram. 
Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEpilepsy (seizure disorder): When nerve cells in the brain fire electrical impulses... See the entire definition of EpilepsyFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family historyFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFebrile: Feverish. Febrile seizure: A convulsion that occurs in association with a fever. Febrile seizures ar... See the entire definition of Febrile seizureFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGrand mal: A form of epilepsy characterized by tonic-clonic seizures. involving two phases... See the entire definition of Grand malIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenIncontinence: The inability to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to kee... See the entire definition of IncontinenceInfantile spasms: A seizure disorder of infancy and early childhood with the onset predomi... See the entire definition of Infantile spasmsInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIntensive care: See critical care.
Lab test: A test that is done in the laboratory where the appropriate equipment, supplies,... See the entire definition of Lab testLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLumbar: Referring to the five lumbar vertebrae, the disks below them, and the correspondin... See the entire definition of LumbarLumbar puncture: A procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal... See the entire definition of Lumbar punctureMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMeningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMental retardation: The condition of having an IQ measured as below 70 to 75 and significa... See the entire definition of Mental retardationMetabolic: Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur wit... See the entire definition of MetabolicMotor: Something that produces or refers to motion. For example, a motor neuron is a nerve... See the entire definition of MotorMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNeonatal: Pertaining to the newborn period, specifically the first 4 weeks after birth. Neonatal intensive care unit: An intensive care unit designed for premature and ill newbor... See the entire definition of Neonatal intensive care unit
Palsy: Paralysis, generally partial, whereby a local body area is incapable of voluntary m... See the entire definition of PalsyPartial seizure: A seizure that affects only one part of the brain. Symptoms depend on whi... See the entire definition of Partial seizurePediatric: Pertaining to children. Petit mal: A form of epilepsy with very brief, unannounced lapses in consciousness. A peti... See the entire definition of Petit malPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPsychiatric: Pertaining to or within the purview of psychiatry, the medical specialty conc... See the entire definition of PsychiatricScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSeizure: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical conv... See the entire definition of SeizureSodium: The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body. The ch... See the entire definition of SodiumSpasm: A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the ... See the entire definition of SpasmSpinal tap: Also known as a lumbar puncture or "LP", a spinal tap is a procedure whereby ... See the entire definition of Spinal TapStatus epilepticus: An epileptic seizure that lasts more than 30 minutes; a constant or ... See the entire definition of Status epilepticusStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement.
Symptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Urine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of Urine
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