Madeline, a dental patient with epilepsy, reports smelling a strong lemon scent to the dental auxiliary. However, no one else notices this scent; suggesting Madeline is experiencing a(n) ____.

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Madeline's report of a strong lemon scent is consistent with an aura, which is a specific sensory experience that some people with epilepsy experience before a seizure. The fact that no one else notices the smell suggests that it is a subjective experience related to Madeline's neurological condition.

Madeline, a Dental Patient with Epilepsy, Reports Smelling a Strong