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cortical epilepsy

/ˈkɔːrtɪkəl ˈepɪlepsi/

Tradução: Tipo de epilepsia caracterizado por crises que se originam no córtex cerebral, geralmente envolvendo atividade cerebral focal ou localizada.

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/ˈkɔːrtɪkəl ˈepɪlepsi/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo de epilepsia caracterizado por crises que se originam no córtex cerebral, geralmente envolvendo atividade cerebral focal ou localizada.

A type of epilepsy characterized by seizures that originate in the cerebral cortex, often involving focal or localized brain activity.

  1. Focal epilepsyC2formal

    A type of epilepsy where seizures originate from a specific area of the cerebral cortex.

    ptEpilepsia cortical

    • Cortical epilepsy often requires specialized imaging to locate the seizure focus.
    • The patient was diagnosed with cortical epilepsy after the EEG showed localized spikes.
    • Treatment for cortical epilepsy may include medication or surgery to remove the affected area.