Petit mal and Paroxysm

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Petit mal noun - Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities).

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Paroxysm and petit mal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Paroxysm" instead a noun phrase "Petit mal".

Paroxysm noun - A sudden intense expression of strong feeling.

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Petit mal and paroxysm are semantically related. You can use "Petit mal" instead a noun "Paroxysm".

Nearby Word: paroxysmal

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