convulsive seizure

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convulsive seizure

[kənvul′siv]

Etymology: L, convulsio, cramp; OFr, seisir

a sudden onset of a disease, characterized by convulsions, palpitations, and other symptoms. The term is sometimes applied to an attack of an epileptic disorder.

convulsive

pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a convulsion.

convulsive ergotism

see ergot1.

convulsive foal syndrome

see neonatal maladjustment syndrome.

convulsive seizure

see convulsion.

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