Epilepsy (noun)

1. A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
2. A tendency to have recurrent seizures without an immediate cause.

Origin:

From greek ἐπιλαμβάνειν (epilambanien, "to seize upo.n")

Examples:

1. He was diagnosed with epilepsy.
2. The cause of her epilepsy was unknown.
3. The treatment for epilepsy includes medication and therapy.
4. Epilepsy is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management.
5. The seizures associated with epilepsy can range from mild to severe.