Petit mal and Spasm

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

Spasm noun - A painful sudden tightening of a muscle.

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Petit mal and spasm are semantically related. You can use "Petit mal" instead a noun "Spasm".

Nearby Words: spasmodic, spastic, spasmic, spasming, spasmed

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