Epilepsie

epilepsy

noun e-pi-lep-SEE Rare

Origin: from Greek epilepsia

Usage Note

Epilepsie is a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent seizures. Epileptischer Anfall (epileptic seizure) and Antiepileptika (anticonvulsants) are common associated terms.

Examples

"Mit der richtigen Medikation ist Epilepsie heute gut behandelbar."

Natural Translation

With the right medication, epilepsy is very treatable today.

Literal Translation

With the right medication epilepsy is today well treatable.

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