ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL SEIZURE
\ˈalkəhˌɒl wɪðdɹˈɔːl sˈiːʒə], \ˈalkəhˌɒl wɪðdɹˈɔːl sˈiːʒə], \ˈa_l_k_ə_h_ˌɒ_l w_ɪ_ð_d_ɹ_ˈɔː_l s_ˈiː_ʒ_ə]\
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A condition where seizures occur in association with ethanol abuse (ALCOHOLISM) without other identifiable causes. Seizures usually occur within the first 6-48 hours after the cessation of alcohol intake, but may occur during periods of alcohol intoxication. Single generalized tonic-clonic motor seizures are the most common subtype, however, STATUS EPILEPTICUS may occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1174)
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