Medical Definition of Tonic-clonic seizure
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A type of seizure that results in loss of consciousness, generalised muscle contractions, urinary incontinence, tongue biting and a post-ictal state (confusion and lethargy) following cessation of the seizure.
Synonym: grand-mal seizure.
See: epilepsy.
(03 Jul 1999)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tonic-clonic Seizure
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