ABSENCESEIZURE

Absence seizure

Absence seizures are one of several kinds of seizures. These seizures are sometimes referred to as petit mal seizures .

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absence seizure

Noun

  1. A type of seizure indicative of petit mal epilepsy. Brief seizure lasting up to 30 seconds involving vacantness and lack of awareness, possibly including twitching; not including spasm or unconsciousness.


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