oophoroepilepsy

Example:She was diagnosed with reflex epilepsy, which was triggered by the flashing lights during her visit to an art museum.

Definition:A type of epilepsy characterized by seizures triggered by specific sensory inputs like light, sound, or movement, or by certain patterns on the skin, such as flickering lights (photic stimulation) or visual patterns, or by bodily movements, reflexes, or physical activity.

Example:Oophoroepilepsy often manifests during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, which is the period following ovulation.

Definition:The cycle of physiological changes in the female reproductive system that occurs monthly in the absence of pregnancy, typically involving the thickening of the uterine lining to prepare for a fertilized egg, followed by its shedding during menstruation.

Example:The hormone fluctuations during ovulation can trigger seizures in women with oophoroepilepsy.

Definition:Any of several substances produced in small amounts by glands in the body, released directly into the bloodstream, and carried to various organs to control or regulate their functioning, including the ability to modify the activity of certain cells in the body.