Look up: seizure

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   seizure
   [n] - a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease 2. [n] - the taking possession of something by legal process
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   seizure
   A seizure is a fit or convulsion brought on by involuntary, uncontrolled electrical currents in the brain. A seizure can result from a high fever or may be a sign of other conditions such as epilepsy.
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   Seizure
   Seizures occur when part(s) of the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical signals that temporarily interrupts normal electrical brain function.
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   Seizure
   A sudden spell of abnormal nervous activity in the brain, such as those that occur in epilepsy.
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   Seizure
   Sudden change in behavior due to an excessive electrical activity in the brain.
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   Seizure
   sudden uncontrolled waves of electrical activity in the brain, causing involuntary movement or loss of consciousness
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   Seizure
   Our Seizure Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Seizure Seizure: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms. The type of symptoms and seizures depend on where the abnormal electrical activity ...
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   seizure
   in computer crime:gaining control of data stored or processed in data processing systems by judicial authorities Category: General • a seizure is a bid for a circuit group which succeeds in obtaining a circuit in that group Category: Electrical engineering and energy
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   Seizure
   Sei'zure noun 1. The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc. 2. Retention within one's grasp or power; hold; possession; ownership. « Make o'er thy honor by a deed of trust, And give me seizure of the mighty wealth.» Dryden. < ...
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    seizure
    <clinical sign, neurology> A sudden attack or convulsion due to involuntary electrical activity in the brain. It is due to an uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain that can result in a wide variety of clinical manifestations such as: muscle twitches, staring, tongue biting, urination, loss of consciousness and total body shak ...
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    seizure
    noun the taking possession of something by legal process
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    seizure
    ictus noun a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; `he suffered an epileptic seizure`
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    Seizure
    A `seizure` is a temporary abnormal electro-physiologic phenomenon of the brain, resulting in abnormal synchronization of electrical neuronal activity. It can manifest as an alteration in mental state, tonic or clonic movements, convulsions, and various other psychic symptoms . It is caused by a temporary abnormal electrical activity of a group of brain cells. The medical syndrome of recurrent, unprovoked seizures is termed epilepsy, but some sei...
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    seizure
    (se´zhәr) the sudden attack or recurrence of a disease. a single episode of epilepsy; often a seizure is named for the kind of epilepsy it represents. Called also convulsion. For patient care of the person having a seizure, see epilepsy.
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    Seizure
    • (n.) That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed. • The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc. • (n.) Retention within one`s grasp or power; hold; possession; ownership.S...
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    seizure
    (from the article `burn`) The occurrences of post-burn seizures is a complication unique to children. These seizures may result from electrolyte imbalances, abnormally low ... ...analysis of some inherited epilepsies has shown that recurrent seizures may be due to genetic alterations in ion channels. The treatment of ... chronic neur...
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    seizure
    
    1. a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
    2. the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
    3. the act of taking of a person by force
    4. the taking possession of something by legal process
    
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    seizure
    the act of changing the state of a traffic-carrying device or switching path from free to busy
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    seizure
    a successful bid
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