Definition of status epilepticus in English:
status epilepticus
noun ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪkəsˈstātəs ˌepəˈleptikəs
mass nounMedicine A dangerous condition in which epileptic fits follow one another without recovery of consciousness between them.
Example sentencesExamples
- In most cases of alcohol withdrawal seizures, adding anticonvulsants to benzodiazepines is unnecessary, unless the patient develops status epilepticus.
- The first symptom of the disease in the majority of the patients was development of seizures, and 20% presented with status epilepticus.
- It has been postulated that mesial temporal sclerosis may be related to a complicated delivery, febrile convulsions during childhood, and status epilepticus.
- Management of status epilepticus must occur rapidly and in a coordinated fashion.
- Abrupt discontinuation of antiepileptic medication can lead to status epilepticus.
Definition of status epilepticus in US English:
status epilepticus
nounˈstātəs ˌepəˈleptikəs
Medicine A dangerous condition in which epileptic seizures follow one another without recovery of consciousness between them.
Example sentencesExamples
- The first symptom of the disease in the majority of the patients was development of seizures, and 20% presented with status epilepticus.
- Management of status epilepticus must occur rapidly and in a coordinated fashion.
- Abrupt discontinuation of antiepileptic medication can lead to status epilepticus.
- In most cases of alcohol withdrawal seizures, adding anticonvulsants to benzodiazepines is unnecessary, unless the patient develops status epilepticus.
- It has been postulated that mesial temporal sclerosis may be related to a complicated delivery, febrile convulsions during childhood, and status epilepticus.