Epileptiko (en. Epileptic)
/epilepˈtiko/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has the condition of epilepsy.
My friend is an epileptic and carries medication whenever he goes out.
Ang aking kaibigan ay isang epileptiko at nagdadala siya ng gamot sa tuwing lumalabas.
adjective
Indicating a condition of having epilepsy.
Epileptic patients require special care.
Ang mga epileptikong pasyente ay nangangailangan ng espesyal na pangangalaga.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'epilepsia' meaning 'seizure'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Epileptic seizure
A seizure commonly experienced by those with epilepsy.
Epileptikong krisis
Related Words
epilepsy
A medical condition that causes seizures or convulsions in a person.
epilepsy
seizure
A sudden and involuntary attack that may accompany epilepsy.
pagsusumpong
Slang Meanings
Crazy or unpredictable behavior
Wow, that person is acting like an epileptic, their actions are so weird!
Grabe, parang epileptiko yung taong yun, sobrang weird ng mga ginagawa niya!
Overly dramatic or hyper
Why are you acting like an epileptic with your reaction to the news? Just chill!
Bakit parang epileptiko yung reaction mo sa balita? Chill ka lang!