Epilepsia Minor (Noun)
Meaning 1
Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities); "she has been suffering from petit mal since childhood".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching; "the girl was frightened by her first petit mal".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The child's doctor diagnosed her with epilepsia minor after several episodes of brief, unexplained staring spells.
- Epilepsia minor can often be controlled with proper medication and a healthy lifestyle.
- During an episode of epilepsia minor, the person may lose focus and experience minor muscle twitching.
- After the accident, the woman began experiencing frequent episodes of epilepsia minor and sought professional help.
- The nurse explained to the parents that their son's condition was likely an early indication of epilepsia minor and that treatment was available.