# seizure

Pronunciation: US say "SEE-zhur" /ˈsi.ʒɚ/; UK/AUS say "SEE-zhuh" /ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/

## Noun

1. A sudden attack or convulsion, such as one brought on by epilepsy.
   - Simple: A sudden attack in which the body shakes and a person may lose control of their movements.
   - _The patient suffered a seizure shortly after the surgery._
   - _Bright flashing lights can trigger seizures in some people._
2. The act of taking possession of something, whether by force or by legal right.
   - Simple: The act of taking something by force or under the law.
   - _Customs officials reported the seizure of several illegal shipments._
   - _The seizure of the smuggler's vessel made headlines._
3. A sudden, overwhelming onset of pain or strong emotion that grips a person without warning.
   - Simple: A sudden, strong feeling of pain or emotion that comes without warning.
   - _A seizure of laughter swept through the room during the speech._
   - _He was gripped by a sudden seizure of remorse._
4. Something that has been seized or laid hold of; a thing taken into one's possession.
   - Simple: Something that has been taken or grabbed and is now held by a person.
   - _The collector displayed his latest seizure among the other treasures._
   - _Each seizure was carefully cataloged before being stored._

## Verb

5. To experience a seizure, especially the kind caused by epilepsy.
   - Simple: To have a seizure, when the brain's electrical activity suddenly goes out of control.
   - _If a patient begins to seizure, staff follow a strict safety protocol._
   - _He seizured in his sleep and woke up disoriented._

## Noun

6. The holding of something within one's grasp or power; ownership or possession. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: The state of having and keeping something in your control.

## Origin

Formed from the verb "seize" combined with the suffix "-ure".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/seizure (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).