epileptoid

epileptoid
Resembling epilepsy; denoting certain convulsions, especially of functional nature. SYN: epileptiform. [G. epilepsia, seizure, epilepsy, + eidos, resemblance]

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ep·i·lep·toid -'lep-.tȯid adj
1) EPILEPTIFORM
2) exhibiting symptoms resembling those of epilepsy

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ep·i·lep·toid (ep″ĭ-lepґtoid) epileptiform.

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