Grand mal and Generalized seizure

Grand mal

Grand mal noun - A seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body.
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Generalized seizure is a synonym for grand mal. In some cases you can use "Generalized seizure" instead a noun phrase "Grand mal".

Generalized seizure

Generalized seizure noun - A seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body.

Grand mal is a synonym for generalized seizure. You can use "Grand mal" instead a noun phrase "Generalized seizure".
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