noun
- people who have epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures
Usage: plural form; medical term
Examples
- The support group provides resources for epileptics and their families.
- Many epileptics live normal, productive lives with proper medication.
- The clinic specializes in treating epileptics of all ages.
- Epileptics may need to avoid certain triggers like flashing lights.
- The new drug has shown promising results in helping epileptics control their seizures.
- Employment discrimination against epileptics is illegal in many countries.