痫 (xián) - Epilepsy — a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent & also refers to convulsions or fits.

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Epilepsy — a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures;

also refers to convulsions or fits.

Epilepsy — a neurological disorder characterized by recurrentalso refers to convulsions or fits.

Usage highlights

EpilepsyEpileptic seizureEpilepsy treatmentEpilepsy medicationEpilepsy patientEpilepsy surgery

Synonyms

  • 癫痫— epilepsy (standard medical term)
  • 羊痫风— epilepsy (traditional folk term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was diagnosed with epilepsy (癫痫).
  • The patient experienced an epileptic seizure (癫痫发作).
  • She takes medication for epilepsy (癫痫药物).
  • Epilepsy can be managed with proper treatment (癫痫治疗).

Collocations

  • Epilepsy(癫痫)
  • Epileptic seizure(癫痫发作)
  • Epilepsy treatment(癫痫治疗)
  • Epilepsy medication(癫痫药物)
  • Epilepsy patient(癫痫患者)
  • Epilepsy surgery(癫痫手术)

Idioms

  • Like an epileptic fit(羊痫风似的)
  • Epilepsy-like convulsions(痫样抽搐)
  • Epileptic disorder(痫症)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, epilepsy was viewed as a disorder of wind-phlegm disturbing the mind.
  • Historically, epilepsy carried social stigma due to sudden, unpredictable symptoms.
  • Modern medical understanding has reduced stigma, though cultural misconceptions persist in some communities.

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