Etymology of epilepsy Health / By Seekhealthz Editorial What is the etymology of epilepsy Epilepsy comes from the Greek “epi” meaning “upon,” and lambanein meaning to “take hold of.” Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Related Posts Absence EpilepsyWhat is an Absence Epilepsy Absence epilepsy is a common type of epilepsy in childhood.… EpilepsyWhat is Epilepsy Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has repeated seizures over… Epilepsy during PregnancyEpilepsy during Pregnancy Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has repeated seizures over… Epilepsy during PregnancyEpilepsy during Pregnancy I have epilepsy. Are there risks to me if I become pregnant?… Related Posts:DESC syndromeICCA syndromeGenetic Epilepsy With Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) Dravet Syndrome Early infantile Epileptic EncephalopathyBenign Epilepsy With Centrotemporal Spikes (BECTS)