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epilep·sy, ab·sence

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  1. Epilepsy, Absence

    A childhood seizure disorder characterized by rhythmic electrical brain discharges of generalized onset. Clinical features include a sudden cessation of ongoing activity usually without loss of postural tone. Rhythmic blinking of the eyelids or lip smacking frequently accompanies the SEIZURES. The usual duration is 5-10 seconds, and multiple episodes may occur daily. Juvenile absence epilepsy is characterized by the juvenile onset of absence seizures and an increased incidence of myoclonus and tonic-clonic seizures. (Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p736)

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of epilepsy, absence in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of epilepsy, absence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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