Definition

Describing something that helps to stop or prevent seizures caused by epilepsy.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antiepileptic medication to control the patient's seizures.

Conversation

I just read about some new antiepileptic medications.

Oh really? How do they work?

They help to prevent seizures in people with epilepsy.

That's great to hear! It's important to have effective treatments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of medication used to stop or prevent seizures in people with epilepsy.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antiepileptic to help control her seizures.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new antiepileptic medication that just came out?

Yeah, I read that it's supposed to be really effective for patients.

I wonder how it compares to the older antiepileptic drugs.

Root Explanation

Antiepileptic → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "epileptic" (from Greek "epilepsia", meaning seizure). The word describes something that works against seizures or epilepsy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'against' ('anti-') seizures ('epileptic') — that's why antiepileptic refers to medications that help prevent seizures.

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