analepsis

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analepsis - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  analepsis \an`a*lep"sis\ ([a^]n`[.a]*l[e^]p"s[i^]s), analepsy
  \an"a*lep`sy\ ([a^]n"[.a]*l[e^]p`s[y^]), [Gr. 'ana`lhpsis a
     taking up, or again, recovery, from 'analamba`nein. See
     Analemma.] (Med.)
        (a) Recovery of strength after sickness.
        (b) A species of epileptic attack, originating from
            gastric disorder. [Obs.]
            [1913 Webster + AS]