(thing) by everyone Sat Nov 13 1999 at 14:23:05
One of two types of epilepsy, petit mal has symptoms consisting of consistent sleepiness and a difficulty maintaining an attention span.

see also grand mal.

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Sat Jan 21 2006 at 15:54:50

Pe*tit" mal" (?). [F., lit., little sickness.] (Med.)

The mildest form of epilepsy, with momentary faintness or unconsciousness, but without convulsions; -- opposed to grand mal.

 

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