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Meaning of word petit mal from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

petit mal noun

Meaning : Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities).

Example : She has been suffering from petit mal since childhood.

Synonyms : epilepsia minor, petit mal epilepsy

Meaning : A seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching.

Example : The girl was frightened by her first petit mal.

Synonyms : epilepsia minor

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