Complex Absence (Noun)
Meaning
An absence seizure accompanied by other abnormalities (atonia or automatisms or vasomotor changes).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with complex absence, characterized by a brief loss of consciousness and simultaneously experiencing atonia in the upper limbs.
- During the EEG recording, complex absence seizures were observed with clear automatisms and changes in vasomotor tone.
- Complex absence presented in this case as sudden brief lapses in awareness and responsiveness, accompanied by slight changes in pupil size.
- The child experienced recurrent episodes of complex absence, with each episode lasting a few seconds and atonia observed in the facial muscles.
- Comprehensive observation of the patient during episodes revealed that complex absence was typically marked by rapid onset of unresponsiveness, often coupled with abnormal vascular contractions.