Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Loss of consciousness for a short period of time due to seizure activity

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Absence or petit mal seizure is characterized by a brief loss of consciousness for a short period typically lasting only a few seconds. Grand mal seizures are characterized by convulsions and loss of consciousness. Clonic and tonic describe different phases of a seizure, with clonic referring to rhythmic jerking movements and tonic referring to sustained muscle rigidity. Physical dependence refers to the body's physiological adaptation to a drug or substance leading to withdrawal symptoms when use is discontinued.

Match the Following Terms with Their Descriptions Below