Traumatic Epilepsy (Noun)
Meaning
A convulsive epileptic state caused by a head injury.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with traumatic epilepsy after a severe head injury from a car accident.
- Traumatic epilepsy can be a long-term consequence of a severe head trauma, affecting the victim's quality of life.
- The doctor explained that the patient's seizures were a result of traumatic epilepsy caused by the fall from the ladder.
- Researchers are studying the link between traumatic brain injuries and the development of traumatic epilepsy in athletes.
- The patient's traumatic epilepsy made it difficult for her to find employment due to the unpredictable nature of her seizures.