-lepsy

a combining form meaning “seizure,” used in the formation of compound words: epilepsy.

Origin of -lepsy

combining form representing New Latin -lēpsia < Greek -lēpsia, equivalent to lêps(is) a seizure ( lēp- variant stem of lambánein to seize + -sis -sis) + -ia -y3

Words nearby -lepsy

-land, -lashed, -latry, -le, -lent, -lepsy, -less, -let, -like, -ling, -lings

British Dictionary definitions for -lepsy

-lepsy

sometimes -lepsia

n combining form

indicating a seizure or attack catalepsy

Derived forms of -lepsy

-leptic, adj combining form

Word Origin for -lepsy

from New Latin -lepsia, from Greek, from lēpsis a seizure, from lambanein to seize

Medical definitions for -lepsy

-lepsy

suff.

Seizure:narcolepsy.