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petit mal

/pəˈtiː mæl/

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/pəˈtiː mæl/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий тип генерализованного припадка, характеризующегося кратковременными внезапными провалами сознания, часто длящимися всего несколько секунд, обычно наблюдаемый при эпилепсии.

A medical term referring to a type of generalized seizure characterized by brief, sudden lapses of consciousness, often lasting only a few seconds, typically seen in epilepsy.

  1. Type of seizureC1formal

    A mild form of epileptic seizure characterized by brief, sudden lapses of consciousness, often lasting only a few seconds.

    ruМалая эпилепсия

    • The child was diagnosed with petit mal epilepsy after experiencing short staring spells.
    • Petit mal seizures are often mistaken for daydreaming in children.
    • The doctor prescribed medication to control the petit mal episodes.