Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Grand Mal.
Grand Mal - as a noun
Epilepsy in which the attacks involve loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
epilepsia majorgeneralized epilepsygrand mal epilepsyA seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
epilepsia majorgeneralized seizureExample Sentences
"He suffered a grand mal seizure and had to be hospitalized."
"The doctor explained that a grand mal seizure involves loss of consciousness and convulsions."
"She couldn't remember anything that happened during the grand mal episode."
"The child's parents were terrified when they witnessed their first grand mal seizure."
"The medication helps control the frequency of grand mal seizures."
