Pronunciation: /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪk/
noun a person who has epilepsy
A1 My cousin is epileptic and needs to take medication every day.
A2 The school has a policy in place to support students who are epileptic.
B1 The epileptic had a seizure in the middle of the street and needed immediate medical attention.
B2 The doctor explained the different types of seizures that epileptics may experience.
C1 Researchers are studying new treatments for epileptics to improve their quality of life.
C2 The organization provides resources and support for epileptics and their families.
adjective relating to or suffering from epilepsy
A1 She is epileptic and needs to take medication every day.
A2 The doctor explained that epileptic seizures can be controlled with proper treatment.
B1 People with epileptic conditions should avoid certain triggers that may induce seizures.
B2 The school has a protocol in place to support students who are epileptic.
C1 The researcher conducted a study on the long-term effects of epilepsy in epileptic patients.
C2 Despite his epileptic condition, he was able to lead a successful and fulfilling life.
formal The doctor prescribed medication to control the epileptic seizures.
informal My friend has an epileptic condition and needs to take regular medication.
slang Some people mistakenly believe that flashing lights can trigger a seizure in epileptics.
figurative The stock market experienced an epileptic surge in trading volume.
had an epileptic seizure
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having epileptic seizures