epilepsy

Term ID

DOID:1826

Synonyms

epilepsy syndrome
epileptic syndrome

Definition

A brain disease that is characterized by the occurrance of at least two unprovoked seizures resulting from a persistent epileptogenic abnormality of the brain that is able to spontaneously generate paroxysmal activity and typically manifested by sudden brief episodes of altered or diminished consciousness, involuntary movements, or convulsions. (2)

References

EFO:0000474
ICD10CM:G40
ICD9CM:345.9
MESH:D004827
NCI:C3020
SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:267698007
UMLS_CUI:C0014544

Ontology

Human Disease ( DOID:1826 )

Relationships

is a type of: brain disease

brain disease Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: autoimmune epilepsy early-onset epilepsy 2 early-onset epilepsy 3 electroclinical syndrome extratemporal epilepsy ... Show All 12 Terms

autoimmune epilepsy early-onset epilepsy 2 early-onset epilepsy 3 electroclinical syndrome extratemporal epilepsy focal epilepsy idiopathic generalized epilepsy photosensitive epilepsy pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy status epilepticus visual epilepsy X-linked epilepsy with variable learning disabilities and behavior disorders Show first 5 Terms

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Alliance (1)

Genes Involved

Zebrafish Models

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