Petit mal

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(Med.) The mildest form of epilepsy, with momentary faintness or unconsciousness, but without convulsions; - opposed to grand mal.

Noun

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petit mal - a seizure (or a type of epilepsy characterized by such seizures) of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching Synonyms: epilepsia minor

epilepsia minor, epileptic seizure