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tonic–clonic seizure

tonic–clonic seizure A tonic–clonic seizure is a seizure affecting the whole brain that causes the person to lose awareness and have intense muscle jerking or stiffening.

A tonic–clonic seizure is a seizure affecting the whole brain that causes the person to lose awareness and have intense muscle jerking or stiffening. It may begin with an aura and is often followed by a period of confusion and marked tiredness.

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