Tonic–clonic seizures (formerly known as grand mal seizures) are a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain. Tonic–clonic seizures are the seizure type most commonly associated with epilepsy and seizures in general, though it is a misconception that they are the only type. Tonic–clonic seizures are induced deliberately in el...
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<neurology> A type of seizure that results in loss of consciousness, generalised muscle contractions, urinary incontinence, tongue biting and a post-ictal state (confusion and lethargy) following cessation of the seizure. ... Synonym: grand-mal seizure. ... See: epilepsy. ... (03 Jul 1999) ...
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see generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a seizure characterized by a sequence consisting of a tonic-clonic phase; when generalized, constitutes what has been known as a 'grand mal' seizure.
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Tonic-clonic seizure: The classic type of epileptic seizure consisting of two phases to a tonic-clonic seizure -- the tonic phase and the clonic phase. In the tonic phase the body becomes entire rigid, and in the clonic phase there is uncontrolled jerking. Tonic-clonic seizures may or may not be preceded by an aura, and are often followed by headac...
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grand mal seizure, tonic-clonic seizure A type of seizure that results in loss of consciousness, generalised muscle contractions, urinary incontinence, tongue biting and a post-ictal state (confusion and lethargy) following cessation of the seizure. This is a form of epilepsy characterized by tonic-clonic seizures. involving two phases; the tonic ...
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