"Absence seizures" are a type of seizure where a person momentarily zones out or blanks out for a short period of time. During these seizures, the person may stare into space, not respond to others, and seem like they are daydreaming.
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«absence»
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Sentences with «absence seizures»
- They help to seek help in case of emergency, block the handler with absence seizures, pull dangerous objects away from the body, and wake up the unconscious patient. (oliveshope.org)
- Most well controlled clients who have a history of absence seizures, (i.e. petit mal), and who have not had a seizure in the last two years, will come back at a standard rate class. (termlife2go.com)
- «Important clue found for potential treatments for absence seizures.» (sciencedaily.com)
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