Seizure Types

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of seizure characterized by loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions

  • The patient experienced a grand mal seizure, requiring immediate medical attention.
  • He had a grand mal seizure last night and scared everyone in the house.
  • She had a massive grand mal episode that left her exhausted for days.
  • The team's grand mal performance on the field led to a humiliating defeat.

noun a type of seizure characterized by brief lapses in consciousness

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with petit mal epilepsy.
  • My little cousin has petit mal seizures from time to time.
  • I heard that kid has those petit mal fits.
  • The brief blackout felt like a petit mal moment in time.