📋Overview
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by a predisposition to recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It is a broad term encompassing various seizure types and syndromes. The modern approach classifies epilepsy based on seizure type, etiology, and syndrome rather than older eponymous or legacy terms.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0014544ICD-10-CM
G40.909G40.9
MeSH
D004827
SNOMED CT (US)
84757009128613002
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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