épilepsie

epilepsy

noun eh-pee-lep-SEE Rare

Origin: from Greek 'epilepsia'

Usage Note

Épilepsie is the medical term for the neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures. The related adjective and noun is épileptique (epileptic), used both as a medical descriptor and, informally and somewhat offensively, as slang for something chaotic — a usage to avoid. The related term crise d'épilepsie means 'epileptic seizure.'

Examples

"Il prend des médicaments pour contrôler son épilepsie."

Natural Translation

He takes medication to control his epilepsy.

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