What is another word for West Syndrome?
Pronunciation: [wˈɛst sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
West syndrome is a rare form of epilepsy that mostly occurs in infants. It is also known as infantile spasms, and it is characterized by frequent, brief seizures or spasms that often start within the first few months of life. There are several other synonyms for West syndrome, including salaam seizures, jackknife convulsions, epileptic spasms, and hypsarrhythmia. Salaam seizures refer to the specific type of seizure that is characterized by the infant bending forward and dropping the head while also extending the arms and legs. Epileptic spasms describe the involuntary muscle contractions that are typical of West syndrome, while hypsarrhythmia refers to the abnormal brainwave patterns seen during electroencephalography (EEG) tests.
