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Vocabulary Entry
ictal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or denoting a seizure or convulsion.
Example Sentences
"The ictal phase of the patient's epilepsy lasted for several minutes."
"Doctors monitored the patient's brain activity during the ictal events."
"Ictal symptoms can vary widely among individuals."
N
noun
A seizure, especially an event characterized by convulsions.
Example Sentences
"The neurologist explained that an ictal can have various manifestations."
"After reviewing the EEG, it was clear the patient experienced an ictal."
"The patient's ictals were often preceded by an aura."