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focal epilepsy

Term ID
DOID:2234
Synonyms
  • localisation-related epilepsy
  • partial epilepsy
Definition
An epilepsy syndrome that is characterized by seizures that are preceded by an isolated disturbance of a cerebral function and arise from an epileptic focus, a small portion of the brain that serves as the irritant driving the epileptic response. (3)
References
  • MESH:D004828
  • NCI:C122812
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:230381009
  • UMLS_CUI:C0014547
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:2234 )
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