What does petit mal mean?
Definitions for petit mal
ˈpɛt i ˈmɑl, ˈmæl, pəˈtipe·tit mal
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Princeton's WordNet
petit mal epilepsy, petit mal, epilepsia minornoun
epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities)
"she has been suffering from petit mal since childhood"
petit mal, epilepsia minornoun
a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching
"the girl was frightened by her first petit mal"
Wiktionary
petit malnoun
A form of epilepsy where the seizures are characterized as minor, the person becomes vacant or unaware, but not involving spasms and unconsciousness. These seizures are usually brief, lasting up to 30 seconds, and may include twitching. A formal medical term would be absence seizures.
Etymology: From for little illness.
Wikipedia
petit mal
Absence seizures are one of several kinds of generalized seizures. These seizures are sometimes referred to as petit mal seizures (from the French for "little illness", a term dated in the late 18th century). Absence seizures are characterized by a brief loss and return of consciousness, generally not followed by a period of lethargy (i.e. without a notable postictal state). Absence seizure is very common in children. It affects both sides of the brain.
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petit mal
Petit mal is a type of seizure that occurs in epilepsy, often characterized by a brief, sudden lapse in attention in which the person may stare into space, not respond to their environment, or perform repetitive movements. They typically last less than 15 seconds and usually occur in children. The person often does not remember the seizure and may not realize anything has happened. It is also known as absence seizure.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of petit mal in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of petit mal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- petit malCatalan, Valencian
- pieni kohtausFinnish
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