Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

PETIT MAL

(noun)
Did you mean?

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the phrase Petit Mal.

Petit Mal - 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)
epilepsia minorpetit mal epilepsy

A 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)
epilepsia minor

Example Sentences

"She experienced a petit mal seizure during class."
"My sister suffers from petit mal epilepsy."
"The doctor diagnosed him with petit mal absence seizures."
"He had a petit mal episode while driving and had to pull over."
"My daughter's petit mal seizures are becoming more frequent."
View more

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen