Dravet syndrome

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First described in 1978 by Charlotte Dravet.

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Dravet syndrome (uncountable)

  1. (medical genetics) An autosomal-dominant genetic disorder that causes a catastrophic form of epilepsy, usually beginning in infancy, with prolonged seizures that are often triggered by high temperatures or fever.
    Synonyms: SMEI, severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy

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