Sudden change in neural activity, leading to convulsions and (or) changes in consciousness of varying degrees of severity.
See also: epilepsy
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 803 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)