What is the meaning of epilepsia minor?

noun

  • Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities. )
    • usage: "she has been suffering from petit mal since childhood"
  • A seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching.
    • usage: "the girl was frightened by her first petit mal"
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