Petit Mal — synonyms, definition

1. petit mal (Noun)

2 synonyms
epilepsia minor petit mal epilepsy
2 definitions

petit mal (Noun) — Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities). ex. "she has been suffering from petit mal since childhood"

petit mal (Noun) — A seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching. ex. "the girl was frightened by her first petit mal"

2 types of
epilepsy epileptic seizure
2 parts
absence absence seizure