Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (Noun)
Meaning
Epilepsy characterized clinically by impairment of consciousness and amnesia for the episode; often involves purposeful movements of the arms and legs and sometimes hallucinations.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Temporal lobe epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that affects various aspects of an individual's life.
- People with temporal lobe epilepsy often experience hallucinations and disorientation during and after seizures.
- The most common symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy include impairment of consciousness and amnesia for the episode.
- Researchers have found that temporal lobe epilepsy is associated with significant changes in brain structure and function.
- Temporal lobe epilepsy is often diagnosed using a combination of electroencephalography and magnetic resonance imaging.