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petit mal meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of petit mal at MeaningMonkey.org. petit mal meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PETIT MAL noun
Definition of petit mal (noun)
- epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities)
- "she has been suffering from petit mal since childhood"
- synonyms: epilepsia minor, petit mal epilepsy
- a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching
- "the girl was frightened by her first petit mal"
- synonyms: epilepsia minor
Source: Princeton University Wordnet