CURSIVE EPILEPSY
\kˈɜːsɪv ˈɛpɪlˌɛpsi], \kˈɜːsɪv ˈɛpɪlˌɛpsi], \k_ˈɜː_s_ɪ_v ˈɛ_p_ɪ_l_ˌɛ_p_s_i]\
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A subtype of epilepsy characterized by seizures that are consistently provoked by a certain specific stimulus. Auditory, visual, and somatosensory stimuli as well as the acts of writing, reading, eating, and decision making are examples of events or activities that may induce seizure activity in affected individuals. (From Neurol Clin 1994 Feb;12 (1):57-8)
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flame-bearer
- One who bears flame or light; name given to members a genus humming birds, from their being furnished with tuft flery crimson-colored feathers round neck like gorget. little flame-bearer inhabits inner side extinct volcano Chiriqui, in Veragua, about 9000 feet above the level of sea. It measures only 1/2 inches length. There are various other species, all tropical American.