"staring spell" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: staring spells [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} staring spell (plural staring spells)
  1. (neuropathy) Staring into space and failing to respond to speech or touch; an absence seizure.
    Sense id: en-staring_spell-en-noun-PhQkb27j Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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