ScienceJuly 15, 2026
epileptogenesis
/ɛˌpɪlɛptoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
Definition
The gradual process through which a brain injury or trauma leads to the development of chronic epilepsy.
Etymology
The word is a hybrid construct combining the Greek 'epilepsia' (seizure) and the suffix '-genesis,' which comes from the Greek 'genesis' meaning origin or creation. It effectively describes the 'birth' or development of an epileptic condition.
In the news
In this study, researchers are examining how to intervene early to interrupt the biological cascade that causes epileptogenesis after a traumatic brain injury. Understanding this process is key to preventing the development of long-term seizure disorders.
Scientists tame seizures and heal injured brains with gut chemical (IMAGE)
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