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petit mal seizure

petit mal seizure A petit mal seizure is a generalized seizure marked by a brief lapse in consciousness, sometimes along with motor or automatic movements or autonomic changes.

A petit mal seizure is a generalized seizure marked by a brief lapse in consciousness, sometimes along with motor or automatic movements or autonomic changes. It is also called an absence seizure.

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