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epileptiform

 [ep″ĭ-lep´tĭ-form]
1. resembling epilepsy or its manifestations.
2. occurring in severe or sudden paroxysms.
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ep·i·lep·toid

(ep'i-lep'toyd),
Resembling epilepsy; denoting certain convulsions, especially of functional nature.
Synonym(s): epileptiform
[G. epilēpsia, seizure, epilepsy, + eidos, resemblance]
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epileptoid

(ĕp′ə-lĕp′toid′)
adj.
Resembling epilepsy or any of its symptoms.
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ep·i·lep·toid

(ep'i-lep'toyd)
Resembling epilepsy; denoting certain convulsions, especially of functional nature.
Synonym(s): epileptiform.
[G. epilēpsia, seizure, epilepsy, + eidos, resemblance]
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