PSYCHIC EQUIVALENT EPILEPSY
\sˈa͡ɪkɪk ɪkwˈɪvələnt ˈɛpɪlˌɛpsi], \sˈaɪkɪk ɪkwˈɪvələnt ˈɛpɪlˌɛpsi], \s_ˈaɪ_k_ɪ_k ɪ_k_w_ˈɪ_v_ə_l_ə_n_t ˈɛ_p_ɪ_l_ˌɛ_p_s_i]\
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A disorder characterized by recurrent partial seizures marked by impairment of cognition. During the seizure the individual may experience a wide variety of psychic phenomenon including formed hallucinations, illusions, deja vu, intense emotional feelings, confusion, and spatial disorientation. Focal motor activity, sensory alterations and AUTOMATISM may also occur. Complex partial seizures often originate from foci in one or both temporal lobes. The etiology may be idiopathic (cryptogenic partial complex epilepsy) or occur as a secondary manifestation of a focal cortical lesion (symptomatic partial complex epilepsy). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp317-8)
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