Absence
Absence
Absence (/ˈæbsəns/), from the Latin absentia, is a term used in medicine to describe a condition or state in which something is not present or does not exist. It is often used in the context of absence seizures, a type of epilepsy, but can also refer to the absence of any physical or mental condition or symptom.
Etymology
The term "absence" comes from the Latin absentia, which means "being away" or "lack". In the medical context, it is used to denote the lack or non-existence of a particular condition or symptom.
Related Terms
- Absence seizure: A type of seizure that involves brief, sudden lapses in attention. Absence seizures are more common in children than adults and are characterized by a blank stare, usually lasting less than 15 seconds.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Condition: A state of health, especially one which is chronic, affects a part or all of the body, or is defined by a disease or disorder.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Absence
- Wikipedia's article - Absence
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