| climacteric | <plant biology> A particular stage of fruit ripening, characterised by a surge of respiratory activity and usually coinciding with full ripeness and flavour in the fruit. Its appearance is hastened by ethylene at low concentrations. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| climacteric psychosis | An obsolete term for involutional psychosis associated with the climacteric. (05 Mar 2000) |
| climacteric syndrome | <syndrome> Recurring symptoms experienced by some women during the climacteric period; they include hot flashes, chills, headache, irritability, and depression. Synonym: climacteric syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| grand mal | tonic-clonic seizure |
| grand mal epilepsy | Older term for epilepsy characterised by generalised tonic-clonic seizure. (05 Mar 2000) |
| grand mal seizure | A type of seizure that results in loss of consciousness, generalised muscle contractions, urinary incontinence, tongue biting and a post-ictal state (confusion and lethargy) following cessation of the seizure. Also referred to as a grand-mal seizure. See: epilepsy. (27 Sep 1997) |
| epilepsy with grand mal seizures on awakening | Generalised epilepsy syndrome characterised by onset in the second decade of life, typically with generalised tonic-clonic seizures, of which most occur shortly after awakening (regardless of the time of day) and are exacerbated by sleep deprivation. There is a genetic predisposition and EEG shows one of several generalised patterns of interictal discharges; photosensitivity is common. (05 Mar 2000) |