TACTILE REFLEX EPILEPSY
\tˈakta͡ɪl ɹˈiːflɛks ˈɛpɪlˌɛpsi], \tˈaktaɪl ɹˈiːflɛks ˈɛpɪlˌɛpsi], \t_ˈa_k_t_aɪ_l ɹ_ˈiː_f_l_ɛ_k_s ˈɛ_p_ɪ_l_ˌɛ_p_s_i]\
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A subtype of epilepsy characterized by seizures that are consistently provoked by a certain specific stimulus. Auditory, visual, and somatosensory stimuli as well as the acts of writing, reading, eating, and decision making are examples of events or activities that may induce seizure activity in affected individuals. (From Neurol Clin 1994 Feb;12 (1):57-8)
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