ಅರ್ಥ : Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities).
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
She has been suffering from petit mal since childhood.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : epilepsia minor, petit mal epilepsy
ಅರ್ಥ : A seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
The girl was frightened by her first petit mal.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : epilepsia minor