ablepsy
n. C2 Proficiency ablep·sy
n. a rare medical condition where a person loses the ability to move or speak for a short time. It is often caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain.
n. a temporary loss of motor function and speech, typically resulting from cerebral anoxia. Often used in historical medical contexts or to describe specific neurological events.
The doctor explained that the patient suffered from ablepsy after the accident.
Following the sudden drop in oxygen levels, the patient experienced a brief episode of ablepsy before regaining full consciousness.
The medical report detailed the patient's recovery from ablepsy, noting that while motor skills returned, some cognitive deficits remained as a result of the initial trauma.