Photoepilepsy

//ˌfəʊ.təʊˈɛpɪˌlɛpsi// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Photosensitive epilepsy. countable, uncommon, uncountable

    "With respect to antiepileptic effects ZK 91296 is surprisingly potent against spontaneous petit mal in rats, stress-induced seizures in gerbils, photoepilepsy in baboons, and DMCM-induced seizures in particular, whereas the compound is unexpectedIy inactive against kindled seizures."

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"With respect to antiepileptic effects ZK 91296 is surprisingly potent against spontaneous petit mal in rats, stress-induced seizures in gerbils, photoepilepsy in baboons, and DMCM-induced seizures in particular, whereas the compound is unexpectedIy inactive against kindled seizures."

Etymology

Blend of photosensitive + epilepsy or from photo- + epilepsy.

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