ictus epilepticus


ic·tus ep·i·lep·'ti·cus

an epileptic convulsion.

ictus

(ĭk′tŭs) [L., stroke] Pert. to or caused by a sudden symptomatic attack—esp. the new onset of neurological symptoms such as those seen in seizures or strokes.

ictus cordis

Heartbeat.

ictus epilepticus

Epileptic seizure.

ictus sanguinis

A hemorrhagic stroke.