absence seizure

Definition

A type of seizure indicative of petit mal epilepsy, usually lasting up to thirty seconds and involving vacantness and lack of awareness, possibly including twitching; not including spasm or unconsciousness.

Example Sentences

• "She blinked rapidly several times, then her chin lifted slightly and her eyes rolled back. It lasted only seconds but the EEG showed the presence of a type of generalized seizure called an “absence seizure” — characterized by a lack of attention. The strange eye movements indicated a rare type of absence-seizure disorder called Jeavons syndrome."