petit mal

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Noun petit mal has 1 sense

petit mal, epilepsia minor - a seizure (or a type of epilepsy characterized by such seizures) of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching
--₁ is a kind of epileptic seizure

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Petit Mal

Description:

Petit Mal refers to a type of epileptic seizure characterized by momentary lapses, usually lasting for a few seconds, in which the person may appear to be staring into space, exhibit minor twitching or blinking, or have a brief loss of consciousness. Also known as an absence seizure, it commonly affects children and typically does not cause any long-term harm.

Sample Sentences:

During the meeting, she experienced a petit mal seizure, causing her to lose focus for a few seconds.
The doctor explained that petit mal seizures are generally harmless and do not require immediate medical intervention.
I noticed my brother having petit mal episodes where he temporarily stops responding to our questions.

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