a sudden brief cessation of activity with no postictal state that occurs mostly in children
a temporary disturbance of brain function caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain and characterized by abrupt, short-term lack of conscious activity ("absence") or other abnormal change in behavior
another name for an absence seizure
A seizure lasting several seconds and not usually observable to the casual onlooker.
an attack in which a person with epilepsy suddenly stops talking, gets a blank look, stares vacantly into space and is not aware of anything around him/her. A few moments later, he/she goes on talking as if nothing has happened.
A type of generalized seizure characterized by a blank look, staring, and loss of awareness, but not muscle convulsions