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Petit mal   /pˈɛti mæl/   Listen
Petit mal

noun
1.
Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities).  Synonyms: epilepsia minor, petit mal epilepsy.
2.
A seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching.  Synonym: epilepsia minor.






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Words linked to "Petit mal" :   epileptic seizure, absence, absence seizure, epilepsy, epilepsia minor



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