Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Epilepsia Minor.
Epilepsia Minor - as a noun
Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities)
Example: "She has been suffering from petit mal since childhood"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
petit malpetit mal epilepsyA seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching
Example: "The girl was frightened by her first petit mal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
petit malExample Sentences
"Patients with epilepsia minor experience brief, self-limited seizures."
"Children with epilepsia minor may only experience a few seizures in their lifetime."
"Seizures in epilepsia minor are typically very brief, lasting only a few seconds."
"Most cases of epilepsia minor occur in children and adolescents."
"Treatment options for epilepsia minor may include antiepileptic medications."
