Subclinical Absence (Noun)
Meaning
A transient impairment of cortical function demonstrable only by 3-per-second brainwave spikes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The EEG reading revealed a subclinical absence, which was not noticeable through physical symptoms, but was detectable through the characteristic 3-per-second brainwave spikes.
- Researchers studied the subclinical absence in patients who had a history of seizures, but did not exhibit any overt symptoms.
- The patient underwent further testing to determine the underlying cause of the subclinical absence, which was discovered through routine EEG monitoring.
- Subclinical absence was more prevalent in children under the age of 10, particularly those with a family history of epilepsy.
- The doctors monitored the patient's brain activity for any signs of subclinical absence, which could potentially trigger a full-blown seizure.