petit mal

Noun

Meaning

a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching

epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities)

Source: WordNet

epilepsia minor petit mal epilepsy attack turn stroke access fit arrest blockade epilepsy frenzy blockage convulsion spasm apoplexy

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guide advantage freedom relief assist comfort

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the girl was frightened by her first petit mal Source: Internet

she has been suffering from petit mal since childhood Source: Internet