Landau-kleffner syndrome


Landau-Kleffner syndrome Lan·dau-Kleff·ner syndrome (län’dou-klěf’nər)
n.
A syndrome occurring in children and characterized by generalized and psychomotor seizures, associated with acquired aphasia. Also called acquired epileptic aphasia.

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