Grand-mal Synonyms

gränmäl, grandmal
Epilepsy in which the attacks involve loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. grand mal epilepsy
  2. generalized epilepsy
  3. epilepsia-major
A seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. generalized seizure
  2. epilepsia-major

Grand-mal Sentence Examples

  • These seizures are sometimes called grand mal seizures.

  • A generalized tonic-clonic (grand-mal) seizure typically begins with a loud cry before the individual having the seizure loses consciousness and falls to the ground.

  • A grand mal seizure lasts two to five minutes, and the person may be confused or have trouble talking after regaining consciousness (post-ictal state).

  • Untreated, petit mal seizures can recur as many as 100 times a day and may progress to grand mal seizures.