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Descriptor English:
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Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Epilepsia Tónico-Clónica
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Epilepsia Tônico-Clônica
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Synonyms English:
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Epilepsy, Grand Mal
Epilepsy, Major
Grand Mal Seizure Disorder
Major Motor Seizure Disorder
Seizure Disorder, Tonic Clonic
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Tree Number:
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C10.228.140.490.375.290
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Definition English:
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A generalized seizure disorder characterized by recurrent major motor seizures. The initial brief tonic phase is marked by trunk flexion followed by diffuse extension of the trunk and extremities. The clonic phase features rhythmic flexor contractions of the trunk and limbs, pupillary dilation, elevations of blood pressure and pulse, urinary incontinence, and tongue biting. This is followed by a profound state of depressed consciousness (post-ictal state) which gradually improves over minutes to hours. The disorder may be cryptogenic, familial, or symptomatic (caused by an identified disease process). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p329) |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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do not confuse with EPILEPSY, TONIC see EPILEPSY, GENERALIZED
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History Note English:
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1992(1963)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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30330
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Unique Identifier:
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D004830
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