1. capable of causing or tending to cause epilepsy or seizures
Usage: medical/scientific term; often used in neurology and clinical contexts

Examples

• The neurologist identified an epileptogenic focus in the patient's temporal lobe.
• Certain medications can have epileptogenic side effects in susceptible individuals.
• Brain lesions may become epileptogenic years after the initial injury.
• The epileptogenic zone was successfully removed during surgery.
• High fever in young children can trigger epileptogenic activity in some cases.