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ˈgræn ˈmɑl, -ˈmæl, ˈgrændgrand mal
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grand mal epilepsy, grand mal, generalized epilepsy, epilepsia majornoun
epilepsy in which the attacks involve loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking
grand mal, generalized seizure, epilepsia majornoun
a seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body
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grand malnoun
A form of epilepsy where the seizures are characterized as severe and involve spasms and unconsciousness. A formal medical term would be tonic-clonic seizures.
Etymology: loanword meaning "great illness".
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grand mal
Grand mal is a term formerly used to refer to a type of severe seizure with loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions, characteristic of epilepsy. It is now more commonly referred to as a 'generalized tonic-clonic seizure'.
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Grand Mal is an American rock band, formed by Bill Whitten in New York City in 1995 and has recorded for No.6 Records, Slash/London Records, Arena Rock Recording Co., New York Night Train and Groover Recordings.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of grand mal in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of grand mal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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