the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
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absence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | absence seizure |
| Type of | ictus, seizure, raptus |
| Has types | simple absence, complex absence, subclinical absence, pure absence |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | nonattendance |
| Has types | absenteeism, cut, default |
| Derivation | absent |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | want, deficiency, lack |
| Has types | nonoccurrence, awayness |
| Derivation | absent |
he was surprised by the absence of any explanation.
absence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | interval, time interval |
he visited during my absence.
