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Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025
Epilepsy classification that includes several common SEIZURE types, including: childhood ABSENCE EPILEPSY (OMIM: 600131), juvenile absence epilepsy (OMIM: 607631), juvenile MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY (OMIM: 254770), and epilepsy with grand mal seizures on awakening. Seizures occur in the absence of detectable brain lesions and/or metabolic abnormalities and are initially generalized with a bilateral, synchronous, generalized, symmetrical EEG discharge. OMIM: 600669