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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like 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:Genetic Epilepsy With Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) Benign Epilepsy With Centrotemporal Spikes (BECTS)