Epileptic

(ep-il-ep/ -tik). Pertaining to or like epilepsy. Also one affected with epilepsy. E. Aura. See Aura . E. Cry, the vocal sound or cry in epilepsy, from laryngeal spasm. E. Equivalents, instead of the convulsive attacks in epilepsy there may from time to time be transient psychic disturbances that consist in states of either excitement or depre ion. These are the so-called epileptic equivalents. E. Hemiplegia, sometimes follows the lit, especially after unilateral convulsions. E. Interval, the period of time between the epileptic paroxysms. During this period there are in the majority of cases, if not in all, some abnormal manifestations, as disorders in the cardiac irregularity in the pupils, and cerebral disorders. ' E. Mania, slight maniacal tendencies following or taking the place of the fit. E. Seizure. See Epilepsy . E. State, a state of profound and sometimes comatose depre ion, with frequently recurring epileptic attacks, often speedily fatal. E. Vertigo, giddine is a common sensation of epilepsy, but is erroneously applied to attacks of minor epilepsy.