Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lepsy
Noun
/ˈlep.si/
Definition
A suffix used in medical terminology that refers to a seizure or attack.
Examples
- Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures.
- Catalepsy can cause a person to become stiff and unresponsive.
- Hypnolepsy is a term that can refer to seizures occurring during sleep.
Meaning
Lepsy indicates a type of sudden occurrence, often related to a neurological event like a seizure.
Synonyms
- Seizure
- Attack
- Fit
