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petit mal in French

petit mal in French is petit mal, absence épileptique.

petit mal in French

petit mal
noun
(neurology) A form of epilepsy where the seizures are characterized as minor, the person becomes vacant or unaware, but not involving spasms and unconsciousness. These seizures are usually brief, lasting up to 30 seconds, and may include twitching. A formal medical term would be absence seizures.
absence épileptique
noun
(neurology) A form of epilepsy where the seizures are characterized as minor, the person becomes vacant or unaware, but not involving spasms and unconsciousness. These seizures are usually brief, lasting up to 30 seconds, and may include twitching. A formal medical term would be absence seizures.
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What is "petit mal" in French?

"petit mal" in French is petit mal, absence épileptique.

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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "petit mal": petit mal, absence épileptique.

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