Petit-mal Synonyms

pətē mäl, pətēmal
Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. petit mal epilepsy
  2. epilepsia-minor
A seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. epilepsia-minor

Petit-mal Sentence Examples

  • An individual having a petit mal seizure becomes very quiet and may blink, stare blankly, roll the eyes, or move the lips.

  • When a petit mal seizure ends, individual resumes whatever he or she was doing before the seizure began and does not remember the seizure.

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