The term "status epilepticus" refers to a:
A) chronic seizure patient taking anticonvulsant medication regularly.
B) generalized seizure lasting more than one minute.
C) two or more seizures with no intervening periods of consciousness.
D) patient experiencing a seizure for the first time.
Answer: C
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