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grand mal

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grand mal (grahn mal) [Fr.] see under epilepsy.
grand mal (grnd mäl, ml)
n.
A severe epilepsy characterized by seizures involving tonic-clonic spasms and by the loss of consciousness. Also called generalized tonic-clonic epilepsy, generalized tonic-clonic seizure disorder, grand mal epilepsy, major epilepsy.
mal [mal] (Fr. and Sp.)
grand mal grand mal epilepsy.
mal de Meleda symmetrical keratosis of the palms and soles associated with a dry, scaly thickening of the wrists and ankles.
mal de mer seasickness.
petit mal petit mal epilepsy.
grand mal
[Fr.] a major seizure attended by loss of consciousness and convulsive movements, as distinguished from petit mal, a minor seizure. See also epilepsy, seizure.
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