epilepsy
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “epilepsy” refers to a chronic and serious neurological condition characterized by excessive electrical discharges in the brain causing recurring seizures affecting all life activities. The Secretary may revise the definition of such term to the extent the Secretary determines necessary.
Source
- 2000–present42 U.S.C. § 254CThe Public Health and Welfare · Epilepsy; seizure disorder · for purposes of this section