The study of epilepsy.

Is epilepsy singular or plural?

DEFINITION OF EPILEPSY

Epilepsy is not one condition, but is a diverse family of disorders, having in common an abnormally increased predisposition to seizures. Some writers prefer the plural term, “the epilepsies,” but we will use the singular phrase while recognizing this diversity.

What does Apileptic mean?

: relating to, affected with, or having the characteristics of epilepsy an epileptic seizure.