absence epilepsy

Term ID

DOID:0070309

Synonyms

Definition

An electroclinical syndrome characterized by the occurrence of generalized onset seizures that cause lapses in awareness, begin and end abruptly, typically last only a few seconds and are associated with abnormal spike-wave discharges as seen by electroencephalogram. (2)

References

• MESH:D004832

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0070309 )