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Abbreviations for clinical terms
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| FCD | Focal cortical dysplasia |
| HS | Hippocampalsclerosis |
| mTLE | Mesial temporal lobe epilepsy |
| MTS | Mesial temporal sclerosis |
| LTC | Lateral temporal cortex |
| PS | Partial seizures |
| SE | Status epilepticus |
| TLE | Temporal lobe epilepsy |
| TSC | Tuberous sclerosis complex |
| VNS | Vagus nerve stimulation |
