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epileptic

/ˌɛp.ɪˈlɛp.tɪk/

epilepticnoun

epileptics

/ˌepɪˈleptɪk/

/ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/

Used as a countable noun to refer to a person with epilepsy (potentially offensive).

Definitions

A person who has epilepsy; someone subject to epileptic seizures (often considered offensive).

The charity offers support to epileptics and their families.

epilepticadjective

/ˌɛp.ɪˈlɛp.tɪk/

Translations

He had an epileptic seizure during the meeting.

У него был эпилептический приступ во время встречи.

Definitions

Relating to or having the characteristics of epilepsy.

The patient was diagnosed with an epileptic condition that required careful monitoring.

Prone to having seizures or fits.

The epileptic child needed special care during physical activities to prevent any incidents.

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