Find over 25,000 psychological definitions


postictal

adj. following a sudden attack, especially a seizure or a stroke. During the postictal period of seizure, the individual may be confused, disoriented, and unable to form new memories. The length of the postictal period may vary from less than a second to many hours and depends on the type of seizure.

Browse dictionary by letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024