petit mal (Meaning)
petit mal (n)
epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities)
a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching
petit mal ()
The mildest form of epilepsy, with momentary faintness or unconsciousness, but without convulsions; -- opposed to grand mal.
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petit mal Sentence Examples
- The patient experienced multiple petit mal seizures characterized by brief lapses of consciousness.
- Petit mal epilepsy is a type of childhood epilepsy that typically presents with absence seizures.
- The petit mal triad refers to the classic symptoms of an absence seizure: sudden onset, brief duration, and rapid recovery.
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings during a petit mal seizure typically show generalized 3-Hz spike-and-wave discharges.
- Treatment for petit mal epilepsy often involves anticonvulsant medications, such as valproate or ethosuximide.
- Prognosis for petit mal epilepsy is generally good, with most patients outgrowing the condition in adolescence.
- Petit mal seizures can be mistaken for daydreaming or other forms of inattention.
- Research on petit mal epilepsy has shed light on the neural mechanisms underlying absence seizures.
- Patients with petit mal epilepsy may require special accommodations in school or other settings to prevent accidents.
- The term "petit mal" is sometimes used interchangeably with "absence seizure," but it is more commonly used to refer to the specific type of epilepsy characterized by absence seizures.
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epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities), a seizure of short duration characterized by
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The patient experienced multiple petit mal seizures characterized by brief lapses of consciousness.
Petit mal epilepsy is a type of childhood epilepsy that typically presents with absence seizures.
The petit mal triad refers to the classic symptoms of an absence seizure: sudden onset, brief duration, and rapid recovery.
Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings during a petit mal seizure typically show generalized 3-Hz spike-and-wave discharges.
