postictal

postictal
Following a seizure, e.g., epileptic.

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post·ic·tal -'ik-təl adj occurring after a sudden attack (as of epilepsy) <\postictal drowsiness>

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post·ic·tal (pōst-ikґtəl) [post- + -ictal] occurring after a seizure or sudden attack.

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