Petit Mal Epilepsy (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Examples
- She was diagnosed with petit mal epilepsy when she was seven years old and has been taking medication ever since.
- After years of experiencing petit mal epilepsy, she finally gained control over it with the help of proper medication and regular doctor visits.
- Doctors informed the family that their child's petit mal epilepsy would require a lifetime of monitoring and management.
- Her petit mal epilepsy made it difficult to drive or work independently, forcing her to rely heavily on family members for support.
- He struggled to remember specific instances of his petit mal epilepsy attacks as a child due to their often-brief and forgettable nature.