Krembil Neurosciences

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This is not an exhaustive list, but includes some of the terminology commonly used in the assessment and treatment of neurological disorders. To view this glossary simply click on the corresponding letter below:

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Generalized absence seizure
A seizure that is characterized by a 5 to 15 seconds of lapsed consciousness where the person appears to be staring into space and his/her eyes may roll upwards.

Grand mal seizure
A seizure characterized by initial contraction of the muscles which may involve tongue biting and urinary incontinence, followed by rhythmic muscle contractions

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