crises; apreensões; convulsões
1. Sudden, uncontrolled movements of the body caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, often associated with epilepsy
The patient experienced several seizures during the night.
O paciente sofreu várias crises durante a noite.
2. The action of forcibly taking possession of property or assets by authorities or law enforcement
The police conducted a seizure of illegal drugs from the warehouse.
A polícia realizou uma apreensão de drogas ilegais do armazém.
3. A sudden attack or fit of illness
He had a seizure of panic when he heard the news.
Ele teve um acesso de pânico quando ouviu a notícia.
In both Brazilian and American English medical contexts, 'seizures' is a formal term widely used in healthcare settings and patient education. In Brazil, 'crises' is often preferred in casual speech, while 'seizures' appears more in medical documentation. The term carries significant importance in discussions about epilepsy awareness and treatment.
NYC Slang
fits; episodes (colloquial usage in medical contexts)
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a seizure (informal): to become extremely angry or distressed
seizure of opportunity: sudden taking advantage of a situation
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