Epilepsy and Grand mal

Epilepsy

Epilepsy noun - A disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions.
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Grand mal and epilepsy are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Grand mal" with "Epilepsy", this terms are similar.

Nearby Word: epileptic

Grand mal

Grand mal noun - Epilepsy in which the attacks involve loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking.
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Epilepsy and grand mal are semantically related. You can use "Epilepsy" instead a noun phrase "Grand mal".
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