absence seizure

== English == === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈæb.sn̩s ˈsi.ʒɚ/, /ˈæb.sn̩ts ˈsi.ʒɚ/ === Noun === absence seizure (plural absence seizures) (medicine) A type of seizure indicative of petit mal epilepsy, usually lasting up to thirty seconds and involving vacantness and lack of awareness, possibly including twitching; not including spasm or unconsciousness. ==== Translations ====