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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

seizure

/sɪˈzɜːr/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does seizure mean?

noun, verb

A sudden, involuntary contraction or spasm of a muscle or a group of muscles, often caused by a neurological disorder. To take or capture something suddenly, often by force or surprise.

Example

"The patient experienced a seizure during the night, and was rushed to the hospital."

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