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English to English noun
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epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities) |  | Example: she has been suffering from petit mal since childhood
source: wordnet30
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a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching | | Example: the girl was frightened by her first petit mal
source: wordnet30
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